2021 YAMAHA MT-09 brake fluid

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features .............................. 3-1
“D-MODE” ...................................... 3-1
“TCS-MODE”.................................. 3-1
QSS ................................................ 3-3
BC................................................... 3-4
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 4-5
Display ............................................ 4-9
Settings MENU ............................. 4-14
Clutch lever .................................. 4-18
Shift pedal .................................... 4-18
Brake lever.................................... 4-19
Brake pedal .................................. 4-19
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-20
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-21
Fuel ............................................... 4-22
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-23
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-24
Seat .............................................. 4-24 Rider footrest position .................. 4-25
Handlebar position ....................... 4-25
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-26
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-28
Luggage strap holders .................. 4-30
Auxiliary DC connectors ............... 4-30
Sidestand ...................................... 4-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-31
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Engine break-in ............................... 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-2
Shifting ............................................ 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9 Canister ........................................ 7-10
Engine oil ...................................... 7-10
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-12
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter element ............................ 7-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Valve clearance............................. 7-15
Tires .............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels .................................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 7-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-18
Brake light switches ..................... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive chain slack........................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip ................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-26UB7NE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 2, 2020 4:38 PM

Description
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Right view
1 2 3,4
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1. Fuses (page 7-30)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-21)
3. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-26)
4. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-26)
5. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
6. Engine oil level check window (page 7-10)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-10)
8. Brake pedal (page 4-19) 9. Rear brake light switch (page 7-19)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-20)UB7NE0E0.book Page 2 Friday, October 2, 2020 4:38 PM

Description
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Controls and instruments
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2
4
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5
7
8
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1. Clutch lever (page 4-18)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-3)
3. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-2)
4. Instrument panel (page 4-5, 4-9)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 4-3)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-20)
7. Throttle grip
8. Brake lever (page 4-19)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 4-22, 4-23
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-10
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-19, 7-20
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Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-19, 7-20
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
7-18
Throttle grip • Check for smooth rotation and automatic return. 7-25
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-24
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-22, 7-24
Wheels an d tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
7-15, 7-17
Brake an d shift pe dals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 7-25
Brake an d clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-26
Si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
7-26
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance an d lu brication 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 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing 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 flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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TIP Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
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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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pa ds
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
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Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1 1 1
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