2022 YAMAHA XSR 900 spark plugs

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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Instrument and control functions
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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.

Do not add any electrical accesso-
ries that interfere with engine con-
trol.

Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Periodic maintenance chartsTIP
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by your Yamaha dealer because these items require special tools,
data, and technical skills.
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From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a distance-based maintenance is performed in-stead.
EAU71051
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. 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 *Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
Replace if necessary. 
2 *Spark plugs Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
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3 *Valve clearance Check and adjust. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection Check engine idle speed.
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Check and adjust synchronization. 
5 *Exhaust system Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gaskets if necessary. 
6 *Evaporative
emission control
system Check control system for damage.
Replace if necessary.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available wheninstalling a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/LMAR9A-9
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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IndexAABS warning light.................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-15
Auxiliary DC connectors........................ 4-31
Auxiliary system warning light ................. 4-8BBattery................................................... 7-29
BC ........................................................... 3-6
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-26
Brake control system (BC) .................... 4-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-21
Brake lever ............................................ 4-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 7-19
Brake light switches .............................. 7-20
Brake pedal ........................................... 4-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-25
Canister................................................. 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-25
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-19
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-19
Coolant.................................................. 7-13
Cruise control indicator lights .................. 4-6
Cruise control switches ........................... 4-4
Cruise control system ............................. 3-1DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ............................ 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................... 4-3 Display .................................................... 4-9
Display, menu screen ........................... 4-15
D-MODE ................................................. 3-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-15
Engine oil .............................................. 7-12
Engine overheating............................... 7-37
Engine serial number............................ 10-1FFront and rear brake
pads, checking .... 7-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 4-27
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-28
Fuel....................................................... 4-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-22
Fuel tank overflow hose........................ 4-25
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-32HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 4-27
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ........................ 4-6
Horn switch ............................................. 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 4-32
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5
LLicense plate light ................................. 7-34MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .............. 4-6
Matte color, caution ................................. 8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 4-6OOil pressure and Coolant temperature warning light.......................................... 4-8PParking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1QQuick shifter ............................................ 3-6RRider footrest position, adjusting ........... 4-26SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 4-26
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 4-20
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 4-29
Side cover ............................................... 7-8
Sidestand .............................................. 4-31
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating...... 7-27
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 7-11
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Stability control indicator light.................. 4-7
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