2019 YAMAHA MT-09 tires

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sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below toavoid tire deflation during a ride.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitted with su-
per-high-speed tires. Note the fol-
lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
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Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
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The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
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Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operatingconditions.
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Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire: Size:
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20F
DUNLOP/D214F
Rear tire: Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20R
DUNLOP/D214
FRONT and REAR: Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core: #9100 (original)
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Motorcycle care and storage
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operating the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on the
headlight to help remove the mois-
ture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
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Do not apply wax to rubber or
unpainted plastic parts.
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Do not use abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
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Apply sprays and wax sparing-ly. Wipe off excess afterwards.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure there is no lubricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
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If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
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If necessary, clean the brake
discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
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Before riding at higher speeds,
test the vehicle’s braking perfor-mance and cornering behavior.
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StorageAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
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Storing the vehicle in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long term storage
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more): 1. Make all necessary repairs and
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2. Follow all instructions in the Care section of this chapter.
3. Fill up the fuel tank, adding fuel stabilizer according to product in-
structions. Run the engine for 5
minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
4. For vehicles equipped with a fuel cock: Turn the fuel cock lever to
the off position.
5. For vehicles with a carburetor: To prevent fuel deposits from building
up, drain the fuel in the carburetor
float chamber into a clean contain-
er. Retighten the drain bolt and
pour the fuel back into the fuel
tank.
6. Use a quality engine fogging oil ac- cording to product instructions to
protect internal engine compo-
nents from corrosion. If engine fog-
ging oil is not available, perform
the following steps for each cylin-
der:
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine
over.
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e. Remove the spark plug capfrom the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
7. Lubricate all control cables, pivots, levers and pedals, as well as the
sidestand and centerstand (if
equipped).
8. Check and correct the tire air pres- sure, and then lift the vehicle so
that all wheels are off the ground.
Otherwise, turn the wheels a little
once a month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
9. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
10. Remove the battery and fully charge it, or attach a maintenance
charger to keep the battery opti-
mally charged. NOTICE: Confirm
that the battery and its charger
are compatible. Do not charge a
VRLA battery with a convention-
al charger.
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TIP
If the battery will be removed,
charge it once a month and store it
in a temperate location between
0-30 C (32-90 F).
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See page 7-30 for more informa-
tion on charging and storing thebattery.
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Index
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Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 7-16
Tires...................................................... 7-17
Tool kit .................................................... 7-2
Traction control system .......................... 3-1
Traction control system indicator light .... 4-6
Traction control system switch ............... 4-4
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-35
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 7-37
Turn signal indicator light........................ 4-5
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 7-34
Turn signal switch ................................... 4-4VValve clearance .................................... 7-17
Vehicle identification number................ 10-1
Vehicle lights ........................................ 7-34WWheel bearings, c hecking .................... 7-30
Wheels.................................................. 7-19YYamalube ............................................. 7-14
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