2015 YAMAHA TRICITY tires

VEHICLE CARE AND STORAGE
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thoroughly with water. For additional
cleaning, use Yamaha Windshield
Cleaner or another high-quality wind-
shield cleaner. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastics may leave
scratches on the windshield. Before
using such cleaners, test an area of the
windshield which does not affect your
visibility and which cannot be easily
recognized.
After cleanin
g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA17830
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the b rakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 Before operatin g the vehicle
test its brakin g performance
an d cornerin g b ehavior.NOTICE
ECAU0022
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess. 
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber parts, plastic parts or
hea dlig ht, tailli ght and meter
lenses, but treat them with a
suita ble care pro duct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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VEHICLE CARE AND STORAGE
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EAU60721
StorageShort-term
Always store your vehicle in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the vehi-
cle.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your vehicle for several
months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent dama ge or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turning the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the vehicle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-26.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the vehicle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Trail:68 mm (2.7 in)
Track: 385 mm (15.2 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 90/80-14M/C 43P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/M6231Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
110/90-12 64P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/M6232Loa din g:Maximum load:
169 kg (373 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 14M/C x MT2.15
Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
12 x MT2.15Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
Activated by rear brakeFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 90 mm (3.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel:
89 mm (3.5 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
Meter lighting: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-10
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-19
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear...................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-23
Braking.................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20 Front brake lever free play,
checking............................................. 6-19
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-24
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-17
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2LLeaning system, checking .................... 6-26
Luggage hook ...................................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ................................................ 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1 Passenger footrest ................................3-14
RRear brake lever free play, checking.....6-19SSafe-riding points....................................1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-14
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-4
Sidestand ..............................................3-16
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-9
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering tie rod, checking .....................6-25
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-15TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ....................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-16
Tires ......................................................6-17
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-31
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb.............................6-30
Turn signal switch ...................................3-9VValve clearance .....................................6-16
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1
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