2018 YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-28
6
EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe 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 con dition
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 avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
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 d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-4
7
EAU26183
Stora geShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.
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10-1
10
IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element .................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-44
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-43
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 6-33BBattery .................................................. 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 ............................................ 3-26
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-27
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-33CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-33
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-25
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-5
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-4
Cruise control system ............................. 3-8
DData recording, vehicle .......................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch .............................. 3-4
Display, main screen ............................ 3-11
Display, menu screen ........................... 3-15
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-25
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch.................................. 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-11
Engine oil and Coolant warning light ...... 3-7
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-39
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-31
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-33
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-39
Handlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Hazard switch......................................... 3-4
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-38
Headlights ............................................ 6-33
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-37
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-5 Horn switch .............................................3-4
IIdentification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...............3-45
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indi
cator light ..........3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ..........3-5LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........6-34MMain switch/steering lock .......................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....6-5
Maintenance, emission control system ..................................................6-3
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-5PPanel, removing and installing ................6-9
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1QQuick shift system ................................3-26RRider seat height, adjusting ..................3-35SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-34
Shift indicator light ..................................3-6
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-26
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-41
Sidestand ..............................................3-44
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