2021 YAMAHA TENERE 700 RALLY EDITION brake fluid

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............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-13
Clutch lever .................................. 3-15
Shift pedal .................................... 3-15
Brake lever.................................... 3-15
Brake pedal .................................. 3-16
ABS .............................................. 3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-17
Fuel ............................................... 3-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-19
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-20
Seat .............................................. 3-20
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-21
Front fork bleeding ....................... 3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-23
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-26
Front fender ................................. 3-26 DC power outlets .......................... 3-26
Sidestand ...................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-28
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
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 cowlings... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-14 Replacing the air filter element and
cleaning the check hose ........... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-28
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Description
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Right view
1,2
3
4
5
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1. Main fuse (page 6-32)
2. Fuse box (page 6-32)
3. Battery (page 6-31)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 3-17)
5. Brake pedal (page 3-16)
6. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)UBEHEAE0.book Page 2 Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:45 PM

Description
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Controls and instruments
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4
3
5
6
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-15)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-13)
3. Auxiliary DC jack (page 3-26)
4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-6)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-13)
7. Brake lever (page 3-15)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-17) 9. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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4
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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
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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 be 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 breather/overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and
check hose connection. 3-18, 3-19
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-14
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. 6-22, 6-22
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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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. 6-22, 6-22
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
6-20
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 6-17, 6-27
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 6-26
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-24, 6-26
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
6-17, 6-20
Brake an d shift pe dals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-27
Brake an d clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-28
Si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
6-28
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. √√
3 Air filter case check
hose • Clean.
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4Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust.
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5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
9 *Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness
and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
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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 *Throttle g
rip hous-
in g an d ca ble • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. √√√√√
31 *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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Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pad s
Each front 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 the wear indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, 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
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
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