2017 YAMAHA XSR 900 air filter

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 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 syst em ................ 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 ................... 3-24
Adjusting the front fork.................. 3-24
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-26 Luggage strap holders .
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Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
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 ............................... 5-3
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 .......................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ........................................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
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
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EAU71351
General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Diagnostic system
check Perform dynamic inspection using
Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check the error codes. 
2 *Air filter element Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
4 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
5 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
6 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.
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Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary. 
9 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
10 *Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or
damage. 
11 *Swingarm pivot
bearings Check operation and for
excessive play. 
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TIP
Air filter
This model’s air filter is equipped wi th a disposable oil-coated paper elemen t, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more fr equently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of t he brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid. Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Air filter elementThe air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
EAU44735
Checking the en gine idling
speedCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the throttle grip free
playMeasure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
Engine idling speed: 1100–1300 r/min
1. Throttle grip free playThrottle grip free play:3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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Specifications
EAU6999B
Dimensions:Overall length: 2075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall height: 1140 mm (44.9 in)
Seat height:
830 mm (32.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3.0 m (9.84 ft)Weight:Curb weight:195 kg (430 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train:
DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders: 3-cylinder
Displacement:
847 cm
3
Bore  stroke:
78.0  59.1 mm (3.07  2.33 in) Compression ratio:
11.5 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
2.6 L (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
B901 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CPR9EA9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discDrivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:1.681 (79/47)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st: 2.667 (40/15)
2nd: 2.000 (38/19)
3rd:
1.619 (34/21)
4th: 1.381 (29/21)
5th: 1.190 (25/21)
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Index
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-30
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches .............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-17
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-35CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-22
Clutch lever........................................... 3-16
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connecto r .............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
D-mode (drive mode)............................ 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed,
checking............... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-10
Engine serial number ..............................9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-24
Front fork, checking............................... 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-22
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-20
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-33
High beam indicator light .........................3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-15IIdentification numbers .............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-28
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light ................................. 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain switch/steering lock ........................3-2 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-6
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-23
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-26
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Stop/Run/Start switch ........................... 3-15
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-24
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TThrottle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-15
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