YAMAHA TRICITY 2016 Owner's Guide

Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU60621
SeatTo open the seat
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise
to “SEAT OPEN”.
MW125 MW125A
TIPDo not push inward when turning the
key.3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat 1. Fold the seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAUT3711
Passen ger footrestTo use the passenger footrest, pull it
out as shown.
To retract the passenger footrest, push
it back to original position.
1. Open.
1
1. Open.
1
1. Passenger footrest
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Stora ge compartmentThere is a storage compartment under
the seat. (See page 3-15.)
WARNING
EWA10962
 Do not exceed the load limit of 5
k g (11 l b) for the stora ge com-
partment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 169 k g (373 l b) for the ve-
hicle.NOTICE
ECA21150
Keep the following points in mind
when usin g the stora ge compart-
ment. 
Since the storag e compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun an d/or the en-
g ine heat, d o not store anythin g
suscepti ble to heat, consum-
a b les or flamma ble items insi de
it.
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throu gh the stora ge com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag b efore storin g them
in the compartment.
 Since the storag e compartment
may get wet while the vehicle is
b ein g washed , wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag .
 Do not keep anythin g valua ble
or breakab le in the stora ge
compartment.
To store a helmet in the storage com-
partment, place the helmet with the
front facing backward.TIP Some helmets cannot be stored in
the storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape. 
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended with the seat open.
1. Storage compartment
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Lu gga ge hookTo use the luggage hook, pull it out as
shown.
To retract the luggage hook, push it
back to its original position.
WARNING
EWAT1032
 Do not exceed the load limit of
1.0 k g (2.2 l b) for the lu ggage
hook.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 169 k g (373 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
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 b e ridden 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 si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system re
gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it d oes not
function properly.
1. Luggage hook
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Ig nition circuit cut-off systemCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch according to the following pro-
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Instrument and control functions
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Turn the key on.
Put the sidestand up.Push the start switch while applying
either of the brake levers. The engine will
start.Put the sidestand down.
If the engine stalls:
The sidestand switch is OK.
• The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection.• If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
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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 accident or equipment d amage.
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. 3-13
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
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. 6-20, 6-20
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Rear 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. 6-20, 6-20
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 6-16, 6-22
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 6-22
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 6-17, 6-18
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-23
Centerstan d, si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-23
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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ITEM
CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important ri din g points
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5
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU45311
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine
from starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
EAUU1950
Startin g the en gineNOTICE
ECA10251
See pag e 5-4 for en gine break-in in-
structions prior to operatin g the ve-
hicle for the first time.In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-18 for more information. 1. Turn the key to “ON”. The following warning lights
should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off. Engine trouble warning light
 Coolant temperature warning
lightNOTICE
ECA15485
If a warnin g li ght does not come on
initially when the key is turne d to
“ON”, or if a warnin g lig ht remains
on, see pa ge 3-3 for the correspon d-
in g warnin g lig ht circuit check.
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5 For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to “ON” and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin
g lig ht does not
come on an d then g o off as ex-
plaine d a bove, see pa ge 3-3 for the
warnin g lig ht circuit check.2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU60640
Startin g off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the vehicle off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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