2018 YAMAHA TRACER 900 maintenance

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
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-20
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-27
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-28
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-29
Helmet holder ............................... 3-31
Storage compartment .................. 3-32
Windshield ................................... 3-32
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-32 Handlebar position ....................... 3-33
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-36
Sidestand ...................................... 3-36
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-37
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-39
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 ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26UB5CE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:08 AM

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Safety information
EAU1028C
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions. 
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.  This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap- pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
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3 Setting
mode
This mode allows you to set, select, or
reset the items shown in the informa-
tion display.
TIP The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
 Shifting the transmission into gear
or turning the key to “OFF” will exit
the setting mode and all changes
will be saved.Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for 2 seconds to enter the set-
ting mode. To exit the setting mode and return to the normal display, push
and hold the menu switch again for 2
seconds.
Resetting the maintenance counters
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”.
2. Push the menu switch, and then push the “RESET” button to select
the item to reset.
1. Setting mode display
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
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Display Description
This function allows you to
check and reset the “OIL”
oil change interval (dis-
tance traveled), and the
“FREE-1” and “FREE-2”
maintenance intervals.
This function allows you to
check and reset the
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
functions. These time trips
show the total elapsed
time that the key has been
in the “ON” position. When
the key is turned to “OFF”,
the time trips stop count-
ing but are not reset. The
maximum time that can be
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach
100 hours, they automati-
cally reset to 0:00 and
continue counting.
This function allows you to
switch the display units
between kilometers and
miles. When kilometers are
selected, the fuel con-
sumption units can be
switched between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.MaintenanceTime TripUnit
This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of
the multi-function meter
unit panel.
This function allows you to
set the clock.
This function allows you to
reset all items, except the
odometer and the clock.
DisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
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3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “RESET” button for 2
seconds.
4. Push the menu switch to return to the setting mode menu.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”. 2. Push the menu switch to display
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”. To reset
a time trip, push the “RESET” but-
ton to select the item to reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “RESET” button for 2
seconds.
4. Push the menu switch to return to the setting mode menu.
Selecting the units
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Unit”. 2. Push the menu switch. The unit
setting display will be shown.
TIPWhen kilometers are already se-
lected, “km/L or L/100km” will
flash in the display.
 When miles are already selected,
“km or mile” will flash in the dis-
play.
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2kmMaintenanceMENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
TIME-2
0:07
TIME-3
0:07
Time Trip
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetUnitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
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TIP Keep kilometers selected: Skip to
step 5.
 Select miles or kilometers: Contin-
ue with step 3.3. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km” or “mile”, and then
push the menu switch to confirm
the selection.TIPWhen kilometers are selected,
“L/100km” or “km/L” can be set
as the fuel consumption display
units. Continue with step 4. 
When miles are selected, the fuel
consumption display units will be
set to “MPG”. Skip to step 6.
4. Use the select switch to move
from “km or mile” to “km/L or
L/100km”.
5. Push the menu switch, then use the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km/L” and “L/100km”, and
then push the menu switch to
confirm the selection.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Selecting the display items1. Use the select switch to highlight “Display”. 2. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to highlight the
display to change, and then push
the menu switch again.
3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch.
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetDisplay
Display-1Display-2Display-3
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4. Use the select switch to select the item you want to display, and then
push the menu switch.
5. When you are finished changing the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the previ-
ous display. 6. Use the select switch to
highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Adjusting the meter panel brightness
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Brightness”. 2. Push the menu switch.
3. Use the select switch to select the
desired brightness level, and then
push the menu switch to return to
the setting mode menu.
Setting the clock
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Clock”.
Display-11-1
A.TEMP
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display
Display-1Display-2Display-3
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetBrightness
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2. Push the menu switch.
3. When the hour digits start flash-ing, use the select switch to set
the hours.
4. Push the menu switch and the minute digits start flashing.
5. Use the select switch to set the minutes. 6. Push the menu switch to return to
the setting mode menu.
Resetting all of the display items
1. Use the select switch to highlight “All Reset”.
2. Push the menu switch.
3. Use the select switch to highlight “YES”, and then push the menu
switch.
TIPThe odometer and the clock cannot be
reset.
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetClock
5
55
AM
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetAll Reset
YESNO
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
excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected while riding.
 either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to “ON” (such as when per-
forming maintenance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the “ ” indicator light and
the “ ” warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows. 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the key back to “ON”. 3. The “ ” indicator light should
turn off and the system be en-
abled.
TIPIf the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the “ ”
warning light.
EAU13076
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
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
With the key still inserted in the lock,
push down the fuel tank cap. Turn the
key 1/4 turn counterclockwise, remove
it, and then close the lock cover.
1. TCS display
2. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
12
3
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
2
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