2022 YAMAHA XSR 900 suspension

Safety information
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MENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.

Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle: The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad- justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
Maximum load: 221 kg (487 lb)
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cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts,
Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds. These ac-
cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free- dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. See page 7-16 for tire
specifications and for information on
servicing and replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the off position and
that there are no fuel leaks.
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Shift the transmission into gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle with
tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount-
ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Instrument and control functions
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EAU88280
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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Rebound damping force
The rebound damping force is adjusted
on the right fork leg only.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease 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 direction
(b).
TIPBe sure to perform this adjustment onthe right fork leg.
TIP
When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
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When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may click
beyond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are in-
effective and may damage the
suspension.
Compression damping force
The compression damping force is ad-
justed on the left fork leg only.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease 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 di-
rection (b).
TIPBe sure to perform this adjustment onthe left fork leg.
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): Distance A = 19.0 mm (0.75 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 14.0 mm (0.55 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRebound damping setting:Minimum (soft):
11 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 6 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
(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.
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When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may click
beyond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are in- effective and may damage the
suspension.
EAU94912
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and a rebound damping force
adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
Spring preload
1. Remove the side covers. (See page 7-8.)
2. Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
1. Compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)Compression damping setting:Minimum (soft):
11 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 6 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
(b)
(a)
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TIPUse the special wrench and extension
bar in the tool kit to make this adjust-ment.
Rebound damping force 1. Remove the cap. 2. Turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (a) to increase the rebound
damping force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the rebound
damping force.
To set the rebound damping force,
turn the adjuster in direction (a) un-
til it stops, and then count the turns
in direction (b).
TIPWhen turning the damping force adjust-
er in direction (b), it may turn beyond
the stated specifications, however such
adjustments are ineffective and maydamage the suspension.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Extension bar
3. Special wrench
4. Position indicatorSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
1
Standard: 5
Maximum (hard): 7
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(a) (a) (a)
(b) (b) (b)
1. Cap
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1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):
2+1/2 turn(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 1 turn(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 0 turn(s) in direction (b)
1(a)
(b)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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23 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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24 *Engine oil Change (warm engine before
draining).
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 
25 *Engine oil filter
cartridge Replace.
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26 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change. Every 3 years
27 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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28 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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29 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Lubricate throttle grip housing
tube guides. 
30 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. 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)
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