2022 YAMAHA XSR 900 maintenance

OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
MOTORCYCLE
BEA-28199-E0
MTM890 (XSR900)
Safety information
Description
Special features
Instrument and control functions
For your safety – pre-operation checks Operation and important riding pointsPeriodic maintenance and adjustment Motorcycle care and storage Specifications
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Table of contents
Safety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features .............................. 3-1
Cruise control system .. ................... 3-1
“D-MODE” ...................................... 3-3
“TCS-MODE” .................................. 3-4
Quick shifter ................................... 3-6
BC .................................................. 3-6
Instrument and 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 ............................. 4-15
Clutch lever .................................. 4-19
Shift pedal .................................... 4-20
Brake lever ................................... 4-20
Brake pedal ............... ................... 4-21
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-21
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-22
Fuel .............................................. 4-23
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-25
Catalytic converter........................ 4-25 Seat.............................................. 4-26
Rider footrest position .................. 4-26
Handlebar position ....
.................. 4-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 4-29
Auxiliary DC connectors............... 4-31
Sidestand ..................................... 4-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system........ 4-32
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
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
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit ........................................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts.......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Side cover ...................................... 7-8 Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister ........................................ 7-12
Engine oil ...................................... 7-12
Why Yamalube ............................. 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter element............................ 7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-15
Valve clearance ............................ 7-15
Tires.............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels .................................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play............................................ 7-19
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-19
Brake light switches ...................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip ................................ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-27
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Safety information
EAU1028C
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
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 before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
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Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
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Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
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Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
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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 Riding
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 vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
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This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a passenger.
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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 appears to
be very effective in reducing 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. Con-
tact an authorized motorcycle
dealer to inform you on basic
motorcycle maintenance. Cer-
tain maintenance can only be
carried out by certified staff.
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Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent motorcycle license.
Make sure that you are qualifiedand that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified opera-
tors.
Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU88300
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88310
High beam indicator light “ ”
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
2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the vehicle
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.
EAU91650
Cruise control indicator lights “ ”/
“”
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
(See page 3-1.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, these
lights should come on for a few sec-
onds and then go off. Otherwise, havea Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU88331
Malfunction indicator light (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 elec-
trical 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 flashing, reduce en-
gine speed to prevent exhaust sys-tem damage.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.
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Do not add any electrical accesso-
ries that interfere with engine con-
trol.
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Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
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TIPIf a malfunction is detected, the oil pres-sure warning icon will flash repeatedly.NOTICE
ECA26410
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if the oil pressure is low.
EAU9145B
Settings MENUThe settings MENU screen contains
the following settings modules. Select a
module to make related settings chang-
es. Settings MENU access and 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.
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Should vehicle motion be detect-
ed, the screen will automatically
exit the settings MENU and return
to the main display.
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To ensure that the desired settings
changes are saved, be sure to exit
Module
Description
“Exit” Exit MENU and return the
main display
“Display
Setting” Switch lap time mode
on/off and adjust the
tachometer color
“Manual TCS
Setting” Adjust traction control
system/SCS/LIF settings
for the “TCS-MODE M”
“Vehicle
Setting” Adjust BC/quick shifter
settings
“Shift Indicator” Turn the shift indicator
on/off and adjust
tachometer settings
“Maintenance” View and reset
maintenance intervals
Display Setting
Exit
Manual TCS SettingVehicle SettingShift Indicator
km/h
MENU
“Unit”Set fuel consumption and
measurement units
“Brightness” Adjust screen brightness
“Clock” Adjust the clock
“All Reset” Return all settings to
factory default
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“IND Start” - the r/min at which the indi-
cator starts flashing can be chosen.
Once selected, rotate the wheel switch
up/down to increase or decrease the
r/min value by increments of 200 r/min.
“IND Start” is settable between 6000 -
12800 r/min.
“IND Stop” - the r/min at which the indi-
cator stops flashing can be chosen.
Once selected, rotate the wheel switch
up/down to increase or decrease the
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 bechanged.
“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 be-tween Celsius and Fahrenheit.
“Brightness”
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.
OIL
INTERVAL 1INTERVAL 2 1000
km/h
km
1000
km
1000
km
Maintenance
km or mile
kmL/100km°C
km/L or L/100km
°C or °F
km/h
Unit
km/h
Brightness
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Fuel tank overflow hoseThe overflow hose drains excess gaso-
line and directs it safely away from the
vehicle.
Before operating the vehicle:
Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
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Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and clean
it if necessary.
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Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is positioned as shown.
TIPSee page 7-12 for canister information.
EAU13435
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 hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
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Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
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Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up ofheat.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. White mark
3. Clamp
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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 accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by 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 obstr
uctions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 4-23, 4-25
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
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. 7-20, 7-21
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