2016 YAMAHA TRICITY turn signal

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 an d control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Keyhole shutter .............................. 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Self-diagnosis device .................... 3-5
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-9
Front brake lever .......................... 3-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-10
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Passenger footrest ....................... 3-15
Storage compartment .................. 3-16
Luggage hook............................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-20 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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 lights............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-30
Turn signal light bulb .................... 6-31
Troubleshooting............................ 6-31U2CME2E0.book Page 1 Friday, August 21, 2015 9:16 AM

Safety information
1-2
1
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac- tice riding your vehicle where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with
the vehicle and all of its con-
trols.
 Many accidents have been
caused by error of the vehicle op-
erator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic condi-
tions.
• Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you. 
The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the vehicle.
• The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
 Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
 This vehicle is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
and motorcycle accidents are the re-
sult of head injuries. The use of a safety
helmet is the single most critical factor
in the prevention or reduction of head
injuries. 
Always wear an approved helmet.
 Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
 The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is ef-
fective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
 Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
 Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause
burns.
 A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoi d Car bon Monoxi de Poisonin g
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause head-
aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
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Safety information
1-5
1appropriate. Refer to page 6-17 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transportin
g the Vehicle
Be sure to observe the following in-
structions before transporting the vehi-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
vehicle.
 Point the front wheels straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Secure the vehicle with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are at-
tached to solid parts of the vehi-
cle, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
example, to rubber-mounted han-
dlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo-
cation for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport. 
The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the ve-
hicle will not bounce excessively
during transport.
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Further safe-ri din g points Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
 Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the vehicle could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.
 Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
 Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the vehicle up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.
 The brake pads or linings could
get wet when you wash the vehi-
cle. After washing the vehicle,
check the brakes before riding.
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Instrument and control functions
3-3
3
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Keyhole shutterMW125
MW125A To open the keyhole shutter
Insert 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 an d warnin g
lig 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 SHUT” button
2. Key head
1. “PUSH SHUT” button
2. Key head
1
2
1
2
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ” (for ABS models)
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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Instrument and control functions
3-9
3
V-
belt replacement in dicator “V-
BELT”
This indicator come on at every 20000
km (12500 mi) to indicate that the V-
belt should be replaced.
If the V-belt replacement indicator has
come on, after replacing the V-belt, re-
set the V-belt replacement indicator
and the V-belt replacement tripmeter.
To reset them both, select the V-belt
replacement tripmeter, and then push
the “RESET” button for one second.
While “V-BELT” is flashing, push the
“RESET” button for three to four sec-
onds. The V-belt replacement tripme-
ter will be reset and the V-belt
replacement indicator will go off. If the V-belt is replaced before the V-
belt replacement indicator comes on
(i.e., before the periodic V-belt replace-
ment interval has been reached), the V-
belt replacement tripmeter must be re-
set for the next periodic V-belt replace-
ment to be indicated at the correct
time.
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Han
dle bar switchesLeft
Ri ght
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. V-belt replacement tripmeter
12
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Start switch “ ”
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Instrument and control functions
3-10
3
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “ ”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter. See
page 5-1 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
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Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pulling the rear brake lever, the
rear brake and a portion of the front
brake are applied. For full braking per-
formance, apply both brake levers si-
multaneously.
1. Front brake lever
1
1. Rear brake lever
1
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5 For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to “ON” and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
NOTICE
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If the ABS warnin
g lig ht does not
come on an d then g o off as ex-
plaine d a bove, see pa ge 3-3 for the
warnin g lig ht circuit check.2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
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For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Startin g off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the vehicle off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6 MW125 MW125A
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-15.)
3. Remove the fuse box cover as shown. 4. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Backup fuse (for clock)
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Spare fuse
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4
1. Backup fuse (for clock)
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. ABS control unit fuse
5. ABS motor fuse
6. ABS solenoid fuse
7. Spare fuse
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6
7
1. Fuse box cover
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