fuel YAMAHA MT-09 2015 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-13
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-14
Clutch lever .................................. 3-16
Shift pedal .................................... 3-16
Brake lever.................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .................................. 3-17
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-17
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-18
Fuel ............................................... 3-19
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-20
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-20
Seat .............................................. 3-21
Storage compartment .................. 3-22
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-24 Luggage strap holders .................. 3-25
Sidestand ...................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-26
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-11
Air filter element ............................ 6-14
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-14 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-28U1RCE1E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 28, 2014 1:10 PM

SAFETY INFORMATION
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-15 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle. 
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
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.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
1
2
3
4,5,6
7
8
9
11
10
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-22)
2. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-24)
3. Seat (page 3-21)
4. Fuse box 2 (page 6-30)
5. Main fuse (page 6-30)
6. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-30)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-22)
8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-24) 9. Shift pedal (page 3-16)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)
11.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-12)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
2
1
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-18)
2. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-22)
3. Headlight (page 6-33)
4. Fuse box 1 (page 6-30)
5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-11)
6. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-17) 9. Rear brake light switch (page 6-19)
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 a speedometer 
a tachometer
 a clock
 a fuel meter
 an eco indicator
 a transmission gear display
 a drive mode display
 a multi-function display
 a self-diagnosis device
TIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.
 For the UK only: To switch the
speedometer and multi-function
displays between kilometers and
miles, press the “SELECT” button
for at least one second.
1. “SELECT” button
2. “RESET” button
2
1
1. Transmission gear display
2. Tachometer
3. Drive mode display
4. Fuel meter
5. Eco indicator “ECO”
6. Multi-function display
7. Clock
8. Speedometer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment and
fuel level warning indicator “ ” start
flashing, refuel as soon as possible.
TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
tected in the electrical circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle is repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: fuel level seg-
ments and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” flash eight times, then go off for approximately 3 seconds. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
Eco in
dicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:  Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Travel at a constant speed. 
Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by “ ”
and by the neutral indicator light.
1. Fuel meter
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
1
2
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
1. Transmission gear display
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
1
2
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3Drive mo
de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: “STD”, “A” or
“B”. For more details on the modes
and on how to select them, refer to pa-
ges 3-13 and 3-15. Multi-function
display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:  an odometer
 two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
 a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the left segment of the fuel meter
started flashing)
 an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display
 an average fuel consumption dis-
play
 a coolant temperature display
 an air intake temperature display
 a brightness control mode Push the “SELECT” button to switch
the display between the instantaneous
fuel consumption mode “km/L” or
“L/100 km”, average fuel consumption
mode “AVE_ _._ km/L” or “AVE_ _._
L/100 km”, coolant temperature mode
“°C”, air intake temperature mode “Air_
_ °C”, odometer mode “ODO”, and
tripmeter modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”
in the following order:
km/L or L/100 km
→ AVE_ _._ km/L or
AVE_ _._ L/100 km → °C → Air_ _ °C →
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2
For the UK only:
Push the “SELECT” button to switch
the display between the instantaneous
fuel consumption mode “km/L”,
“L/100 km” or “MPG”, average fuel
consumption mode “AVE_ _._ km/L”,
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._
MPG”, coolant temperature mode
“°C”, air intake temperature mode “Air_
_ °C”, odometer mode “ODO”, and
tripmeter modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”
in the following order:
1. Drive mode display
1
1. Multi-function display
1
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km/L, L/100 km or MPG
→ AVE_ _._
km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._
MPG → °C → Air_ _ °C → ODO →
TRIP 1 → TRIP 2
TIPPush the “RESET” button to switch the
display in the reverse order.If the fuel level warning indicator “ ”
and left segment of the fuel meter start
flashing, the display automatically
changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “F-TRIP” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point. In
that case, push the “SELECT” button
to switch the display between the vari-
ous tripmeter, odometer, instanta-
neous fuel consumption and average
fuel consumption modes in the follow-
ing order:
F-TRIP → km/L or L/100 km → AVE_
_._ km/L or AVE_ _._ L/100 km → °C →
Air_ _ °C → ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2
→ F-TRIP For the UK only:
F-TRIP
→ km/L, L/100 km or MPG →
AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or
AVE_ _._ MPG → °C → Air_ _ °C →
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → F-TRIP
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it resets itself auto-
matically and the display returns to the
prior mode after refueling and traveling
5 km (3 mi).
Instantaneous fuel consumption
d isplay The instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to either “km/L”,
“L/100 km” or “MPG” (for the UK only).
 “km/L”: The distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel under the
current riding conditions is shown.
 “L/100 km”: The amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km under
the current riding conditions is
shown.
 “MPG” (for the UK only): The dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel under the cur-
rent riding conditions is shown.
To switch between the instantaneous
fuel consumption displays, push the
“SELECT” button for one second when
one of the displays is shown.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 20 km/h
(12 mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
1
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3Averag
e fuel consumption display
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L”,
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._
MPG” (for the UK only).
This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.  “AVE_ _._ km/L”: The average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel is shown.
 “AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: The average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km is shown.
 “AVE_ _._ MPG” (for the UK only):
The average distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel is
shown. To switch between the average fuel
consumption displays, push the “SE-
LECT” button for one second when
one of the displays is shown.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, select it by pushing the “SE-
LECT” button, and then push the “RE-
SET” button for at least one second.
TIPAfter resetting an average fuel con-
sumption display, “_ _._” is shown for
that display until the vehicle has trav-
eled 1 km (0.6 mi).Coolant temperature
display This display shows the coolant tem-
perature from 40 °C to 116 °C in 1 °C
increments.
If the message “HI” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-44.)
TIP
When the coolant temperature is
below 40 °C, “LO” will be dis-
played.
 The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather and
engine load.Air intake temperature display
1. Average fuel consumption display
1
1. Coolant temperature display
1
1. Air intake temperature display
1
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3
wheel hu
bs may be damag ed , re-
sultin g in improper performance of
the ABS system.
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
1
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