2017 YAMAHA TRICITY steering

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-6
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 ............................................3-3
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................................................3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-15
Passenger footrest ........................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-16
Accessory box...............................3-17
Luggage hook ...............................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-19
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................3-21
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22
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.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5Periodic 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 ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer................ 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements .................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-20
Checking the rear brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Checking the steering tie rod........ 6-27
Checking the leaning system ........ 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Headlight....................................... 6-31
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-32
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Safety information
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1 Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
zDo not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
zDo not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
zDo not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
vehicle can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the vehicle is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or acces-
sories to your vehicle. Use extra care
when riding a vehicle that has added
cargo or accessories. Here, along with
the information about accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to fol-
low if loading cargo to your vehicle:The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
zCargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the vehicle as possible. Securely
pack your heaviest items as close
to the center of the vehicle as pos-
sible and make sure to distribute
the weight as evenly as possible
on both sides of the vehicle to
minimize imbalance or instability.
zShifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the vehicle be-
fore riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Such items
can create unstable handling or
a slow steering response.
zThis vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Maximum load:
167 kg (368 lb)
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Safety information
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1Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
zNever install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your vehicle. Careful-ly inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the vehicle due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to lift
the vehicle, or the vehicle may
become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by
large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
zUse caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the vehicle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
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Description
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Controls and instruments
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1. Rear brake lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-5)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
6. Right handlebar switch (page 3-9)
7. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-16)
9. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
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Instrument and control functions
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EAUN0264
Main switch/steering lock
The 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.
TIP
The main switch/steering lock is
equipped with a keyhole shutter. (See
page 3-2 for keyhole shutter opening
and closing procedures.)
EAU65610ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.
TIP
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays

the sidestand is moved down.
EAU10662OFF
All electrical systems 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 in
loss of control or an accident.
EAU73800LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position,
push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
LOCKOFF
ON
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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Instrument and control functions
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3To unlock the steering
Push the key in and turn it to “OFF”.
EAUN0353
Keyhole shutter
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 shutter
Press the “PUSH SHUT” button to
close the keyhole shutter.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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1.
2. Key head
1
2
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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12*Steering system• Check bearing play and steer-
ing for roughness.
• Check steering tie rod, and re-
place if necessary.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
13*Leaning system• Check bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√√
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.√√√√√
15Front and rear
brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
16*Unified brake sys-
tem• Lubricate link pivots and mov-
ing parts with silicone grease.
• Lubricate cable end with lithi-
um-soap-based grease.√√√√
17Sidestand, center-
stand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation and replace if
necessary.√√√√√√
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
20*Shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
21 Engine oil• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.√√√√√√
22
*Engine oil strainer• Clean.√√√
23*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
1481216
0.6 2.4 4.8 7.2 9.6
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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