2016 YAMAHA XSR 900 ignition

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Description ........................................ 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
Instrument and co ntrol functions.... 3-1
Immobilizer system ....... ................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................. 3-6
D-mode (drive mode)..................... 3-13
Handlebar switches ....................... 3-14
Clutch lever.................................... 3-16
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 3-16
Brake lever .................................... 3-16
Brake pedal ................................... 3-17
ABS ............................................... 3-17
Traction control system ................. 3-18
Fuel tank cap ................................. 3-20
Fuel................................................ 3-20
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................. 3-22
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-22
Seat ............................................... 3-23
Storage compartment .................... 3-23
Adjusting the front fork................... 3-24
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .................................... 3-25
Luggage strap holders ................... 3-27 Sidestand ...................................... 3-27
Ignition circuit cut-
off system ......... 3-28
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 3-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-8
Canister ........................................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...... 6-9
Coolant .......................................... 6-12
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-15 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................. 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires ............................................... 6-16
Cast wheels ................................... 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................. 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-19
Brake light switches ....................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-21
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-22
Drive chain slack............................ 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-27
Checking the front fork................... 6-28
Checking the steering .................... 6-28
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Instrument and control functions
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ference.
EAU10474
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code
re-registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for codere-registering.
EAU38531
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li- cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. 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”, even ifthe engine stalls.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical syst
ems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
EAU1068A
LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
P
ON
OFF
LOCK
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EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, followthese instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
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sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
EAU15152
Luggage strap holdersThere is a luggage strap holder on each
passenger footrest.
EAU15306
SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cu
t-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla-
nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-tem.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
1. Luggage strap holder
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Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU57950
Ignition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the sides-
tand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
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It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-of f system according
to the following procedure.
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Instruments, lights, signals
and switches Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-27
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAUM3631
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the engine trouble warning
light will come on, but this is not a
malfunction. Turn the key to “OFF”
and then to “ON” to turn off the
warning light. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
EAU73430
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-28 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
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Coolant temperature warning
light
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Engine trouble warning light
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Immobilizer system indicator
light
NOTICE
ECA17671
If the above warning lights or indica-
tor light do not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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EAU19653
Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available wheninstalling a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CPR9EA9
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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