2022 YAMAHA MT-09 maintenance

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MTN890 (MT-09)
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B7N-28199-E1
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
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 Special featuresDescription
Safety information
Operation and important riding points Index
[English (E)]

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
Quick shifter ................................... 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 ............. 7-26UB7NE1E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 3, 2021 11:25 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 5-1 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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Instrument and control functions
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU88300
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88310
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU88320
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the ve-
hicle on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
TIPIf the warning light does not come on at
all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU88331
Malfunction in dicator li ght
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the vehicle power
on. The light should come on for a few
seconds, and then go off. If the light
does not come on initially when the ve-
hicle power is turned on, or if the light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA26820
If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
TIPThe engine is sensitively monitored by
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration or malfunction of the
emission control system. Therefore the
MIL may come on or flash due to vehi-
cle modifications, lack of maintenance,
or excessive/improper use of the mo-
torcycle. To prevent this, observe
these precautions.
 Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.
 Do not add any electrical acces-
sories that interfere with engine
control.
 Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
 Do not change the drivetrain
specifications (chain, sprockets,
wheels, tires, etc.).
 Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
 Maintain the drive chain properly.
 Maintain correct tire pressure.
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Instrument and control functions
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Settin gs MENUThe settings MENU screen contains
the following settings modules. Select
a module to make related settings
changes. Settin
gs MENU access an d opera-
tion
How to use the settings MENU:
Rotate the wheel switch up or down to
highlight items or increase/decrease
values and briefly press the wheel
switch inward to confirm the selection.
Press and hold the wheel switch until
the screen returns to the main display
to exit the MENU at any time.
TIP Certain settings menu screens
have an upward pointing triangle
mark item. Select the triangle
mark to save settings changes
and exit the current screen.
 Should vehicle motion be detect-
ed, the screen will automatically
exit the settings MENU and return
to the main display. 
To ensure that the desired settings
changes are saved, be sure to exit
each menu via the triangle mark (if
displayed). Exiting the settings
menu by pressing and holding the
wheel switch may not save set-
tings changes.
“Display Settin g”
This module allows you to switch the
lap time mode and tachometer color
mode ON/OFF.
When the lap time mode is selected,
the twin vehicle information displays
on the main screen will display a lap
timer and a lap counter. To exit the lap
time mode, the turn lap timer OFF in
the display setting module.
Mo dule Description
“Exit” Exit MENU and return the
main display
“Display Set-
ting” Switch lap time mode
on/off and adjust the ta-
chometer color
“Manual TCS
Setting” Adjust traction control sys-
tem/SCS/LIF settings for
the “TCS-MODE M”
“Vehicle Set-
ting” Adjust BC/quick shifter
settings
“Shift Indica-
tor” Turn the shift indicator
on/off and adjust tachom-
eter settings
“Maintenance” View and reset mainte-
nance intervals
Display S
etting
Exit
Manual TCS S ettingVehicle S ettingShift Indicator
km/h
MENU

Instrument and control functions
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4 r/min value by increments of 200 r/min.
“IND Stop” is settable between 6200 -
13000 r/min.
“Maintenance”
This module allows you to record the
distance traveled between engine oil
changes (use the OIL item), and for two
other items of your choice (use INTER-
VAL 1 and INTERVAL 2).
To reset a maintenance trip meter, se-
lect it and then press and hold the
wheel switch.
TIPMaintenance item names cannot be
changed.
“Unit”
This module allows you to switch the
display between metric and imperial
measurement units.
When using kilometers, the fuel con-
sumption units can be changed be-
tween “km/L” or “L/100km”. When
using miles, MPG will be available.
Temperature units can be switched
between Celsius and Fahrenheit. “Brig
htness”
This module allows you to adjust the
general brightness level of the display
screen.
Select the desired brightness level by
rotating the wheel switch, and then
press the wheel switch to fix the setting
and return to the top MENU screen.
“Clock”
OIL
INTERVAL 1INTERVAL 2 1000
km/h
km
1000
km
1000
km
Maintenance
km or mile
kmL/100km

Instrument and control functions
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TIPSee page 7-10 for canister information.
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Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
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SeatTo remove the seat 1. Open the seat lock cover, insert the key into the seat lock, and then
turn the key counterclockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, slide the seat backward and
then lift the rear of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown.1. Seat lock cover
2. Seat lock
3. Unlock.
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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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