2022 YAMAHA TENERE 700 Owners Manual

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3. Install the bleed screws.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
EAUM4121
Adjustin g the shock a bsor ber
assemb lyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
er and rebound and compression
damping force adjusters.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the ad-
juster in direction (b) until it stops, and
then count the clicks in direction (a).
TIP When turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (b), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (a), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
1. Bleed screw
1
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Unit for adjustment: Click
Minimum (soft): 0
Standard:
10
Maximum (hard): 24
1
(b) (a)
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3 tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the rebound damping force.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the rebound damping force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.Compression dampin g force
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the compression damping
force. To set the compression damping
force, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (b).
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(b)
(a)
Re
boun d d ampin g setting :
Unit for adjustment:
Click
Minimum (soft):
23
Standard: 13
Maximum (hard): 0
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screwCompression dampin g settin g:
Unit for adjustment: Click
Minimum (soft): 18
Standard:
15
Maximum (hard): 0
1
(b) (a)
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TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hig hly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock ab sorber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylin der assem bly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plod e due to excessive gas
pressure. 
Do not deform or damag e the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not dispose of a d amaged or
worn-out shock ab sorber as-
se

m bly yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU84680
Lu gga ge strap hol dersUse the indicated strap points to se-
cure luggage ties to the vehicle.1. Luggage strap holder
1
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EAUM4130
Front fen der To suit the riding conditions, the front
fender height can be adjusted.
To a djust the front fen der hei ght
1. Loosen the bolts on each side of the front fender.
2. Move the front fender to the de- sired height.
3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
EAUM4201
DC power outletsThis vehicle is equiped with an auxiliary
DC jack, and auxiliary DC connector, a
grip warmer connector and a fog lamp
DC connector.NOTICE
ECA26810
Do not use any sin gle electrical ac-
cessory or com bination of accesso-
ries that require more than the
state d capacity at any one time. This
may overloa d the circuit an d cause
the fuse to blow.TIPTo prevent battery drain, do not use an
accessory with the engine off.
Auxiliary DC jack
A 12-V accessory with the proper con-
nector can be used when the main
switch is on.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the vehicle power off.
2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC jack.
1. BoltTightenin g torque:
Front fender bolt: 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf·m, 5.6 lb·ft)
1
DC power outlet circuit capacities:
DC jack and DC connector circuit:24 W (2 A)
Grip warmer and Fog lamp circuit:
120 W (10 A)
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
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5. Turn the vehicle power on, and start the engine.
6. Turn the accessory on.
TIPWhen finished riding, be sure to turn off
the accessory, disconnect it, then in-
stall the auxiliary DC jack cap.
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not bein g use d.
Auxiliary DC connectors
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector, a grip warmer DC
connector and a fog lamps connector.
Consult a Yamaha dealer before in-
stalling any accessories.
EAU15306
Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possib le loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the sid estand b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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3 this system reg
ularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU44895
I g nition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.TIP This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-13 for switch
operation information.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
WARNING
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU1559B
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 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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