warning YAMAHA TDM 850 2001 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motor-
cycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
@ PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE. @
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 3-4
Self-diagnosis device .......................................... 3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-7
Brake lever .......................................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .......................................................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-9Fuel ..................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-10
Starter (choke) lever .......................................... 3-10
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-11
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-12
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-17
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-18
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @1. Push.
2. Turn.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights
“”/“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
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CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. @
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.1 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
the following:l
a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
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an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
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two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
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a clockOdometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1”, “TRIP 2” and “CLOCK” in the
following order:
ODO
®TRIP 1
®TRIP 2
®CLOCK
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ODO
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. The tripmeters can be
used to estimate the distance that can
be traveled with a full tank of fuel. This
information will enable you to plan fu-
ture fuel stops.
Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To change the display back to the
odometer mode, push the “SELECT”
button.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter/clock
3. “SELECT” button
4. “RESET” button
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Fuel tank cap To 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 re-
leased 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.
NOTE:@ The 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. @
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WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. @
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. @To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
from the helmet holder, and then install
the seat.
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Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.) When placing
a U-LOCK in the storage compartment,
securely fasten it with the straps. When
the U-LOCK is not in the storage com-
partment, be sure to secure the straps
to prevent losing them.When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment. 1. U-LOCK (optional)
2. Strap
1. U-LOCK (optional)
2. Strap (´ 2)
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Adjusting the front fork The front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts and damping
force adjusting screws.
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WARNING
@ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. @
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.NOTE:@ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. @
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1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
2. Current setting
3. Standard setting
4. Front fork cap bolt
Setting
Minimum (soft) 1
Standard 3
Maximum (hard) 5
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WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
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Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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Luggage strap holders There are four luggage strap holders
below the passenger seat, two of which
can be turned out for easier access.
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Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 4)
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