2018 YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT rear shock

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-5
Cruise control system..................... 3-8
Display .......................................... 3-11
MENU screen ............................... 3-15
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-25
Clutch lever .................................. 3-25
Shift pedal .................................... 3-26
Quick shift system ........................ 3-26
Brake lever.................................... 3-26
Brake pedal .................................. 3-27
ABS .............................................. 3-27
Traction control system ................ 3-28
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-30
Fuel ............................................... 3-31
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-33
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-33
Seats ............................................ 3-34
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-35
Helmet holder ............................... 3-37 Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Windshield ................................... 3-38
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-38
Handlebar position ....................... 3-39
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-41
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-43
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-44
Sidestand ...................................... 3-44
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-45
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
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
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3 General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-5
Removing and installing the panel............................................ 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister ........................................ 6-11
Engine oil ...................................... 6-11
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 ........................................ 6-25UB1JE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:12 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-7
6
20 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
21 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
22 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
23 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
24 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √√√√√√
25 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
26 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
27 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
28 *Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
NO. 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)
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Specifications
8-2
8
6th:1.037 (28/27)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle: 24.0 °
Trail: 100 mm (3.9 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D222FRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D222Loa din g:Maximum load:
179 kg (395 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):1 person:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
2 persons: Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper Wheel travel:
137 mm (5.4 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber: Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
142 mm (5.6 in)Electrical system:System voltage:12 V
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge:Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light: 10.0 W
Rear turn signal light:
10.0 W
Auxiliary light: LED
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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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