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MOTORCYCLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Specifications
Consumer information
Motorcycle care and storage
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
For your safety – pre-operation checks
Instrument and control functions Description
Safety information
Operation and important riding points
Index
[English (E)]
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Read this manual carefully before operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d.
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For Europe
Declaration of Conformity:
Hereby, YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd declares that the radio equipment type, IMMOBILIZER, BAT-00 is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://global.yamaha-motor.com/eu_doc/
Frequency band: 134.2 kHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 49.0 [dBμV/m]
Manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd 1450-6 Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-Gun, Shizuoka, 437-0292 Japan
Importer:
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For UKDeclaration of Conformity:
Hereby, YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd declares that the radio equipment type, IMMOBILIZER, BAT-00 is in
compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://global.yamaha-motor.com/eu_doc/
Frequency band: 134.2 kHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 49.0 [dBμV/m]
Manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd 1450-6 Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-Gun, Shizuoka, 437-0292 Japan
Importer:
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V., BRANCH UK Units A2-A3, Kingswey Business Park, Forsyth Road, Woking, Surrey. GU21 5SA. United Kingdom.
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Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the MTN690 / MTN690-U, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology re-
garding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your MTN690 / MTN690-U. The Own-
er’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safe-
guard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operatin g this motorcycle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoid ed , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must b e taken to avoid d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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Important manual information
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MTN690 / MTN690-UOWNER’S MANUAL
©2022 by Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
1st e dition, Au gust 2021
All ri ghts reserve d.
Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd .
is expressly prohi bite d.
Printe d in Japan.
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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 ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-18
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-21
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-23
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-24
Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25 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 kits........................................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-13
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-15
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16 Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
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