2015 YAMAHA TRICITY key

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoid ed , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must b e taken to avoid d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Keyhole shutter .............................. 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Self-diagnosis device .................... 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-8
Front brake lever ............................ 3-9
Rear brake lever ............................. 3-9
ABS .............................................. 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-11
Fuel ............................................... 3-12
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-13
Seat .............................................. 3-14
Passenger footrest ....................... 3-14
Storage compartment .................. 3-15
Luggage hook............................... 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-19 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ..................................... 6-16 Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-19
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ............................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Checking the steering tie rod ....... 6-25
Checking the leaning system ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-29
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-30
Turn signal light bulb .................... 6-30
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-1
3
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
main switch positions are described
below.TIPThe main switch/steering lock is
equipped with a keyhole shutter. (See
page 3-2 for keyhole shutter opening
and closing procedures.)
EAUT1972
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, and
auxiliary lights come on, and the en-
gine can be started. The key cannot be
removed.TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF” or
the sidestand is moved down.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
LOCK OFF
ON
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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3To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Keyhole shutterTo open the keyhole shutterInsert the key head into the keyhole
shutter receptacle as shown, and then
turn the key to the right to open the
keyhole shutter.
To close the keyhole shutterPress the “PUSH SHUT” button to
close the keyhole shutter.
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In
dicator li ghts and warning
li g hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. “PUSH SHUT” button
2. Key head
1
2
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
1
2
3
4
5
6
ABS
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3
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High beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Coolant temperature warnin g
lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
TIP For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
 If the engine overheats, see page
6-33 for further instructions.
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Engine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-4
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:  does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
 comes on or flashes while riding
 does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-10 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
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If the ABS warning light does not go
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g lig ht comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the b rake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the a bove occurs, or if the
warnin g lig ht does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
ABS
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3
settin
gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 a speedometer
 a fuel meter
 a clock
 an outside air temperature display
 an odometer
 two tripmeters
 a fuel reserve tripmeter
 an oil change tripmeter
 a V-belt replacement tripmeter
 an oil change indicator
 a V-belt replacement indicatorTIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.
 For the UK only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilome-
ters and miles, press the
“SELECT” button for at least one
second. 
If the coolant temperature warning
light and engine trouble warning
light remain on during the initial
display mode, have the battery
charged by a Yamaha dealer.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the bottom segment
of the fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” start flashing, refuel as
soon as possible. When the key is
turned to “ON”, all of the display seg-
ments of the fuel meter will appear for
a few seconds, and then the fuel meter
shows the actual fuel level.1. Speedometer
1
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Fuel meter
1
2
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3
TIPAs the unified brake system is me-
chanical, additional free play can
be felt in the front brake lever
when the rear brake lever is being
pulled.
 The unified brake system does not
function when the front brake is
applied alone.
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ABSYour leaning multi-wheel vehicle’s ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) features an
electronic control system, which acts
on each of the front and rear brakes in-
dependently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake levers. In this situa-
tion, continue to apply the brakes and
let the ABS work; do not “pump” the
brakes as this will reduce braking ef-
fectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g spee d even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may b e longer with
the ABS than without.The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
front of the vehicle, and if either
brake lever is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever, but these do not indicate a
malfunction.
 This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake levers
when the ABS is operating. How-
ever, special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to d amage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
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3
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SeatTo open the seat1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise
to “SEAT OPEN”.TIPDo not push inward when turning the
key.3. Fold the seat up. To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Passen ger footrestTo use the passenger footrest, pull it
out as shown.
To retract the passenger footrest, push
it back to original position.
1. Open.
1
1. Passenger footrest
1
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