fuel consumption YAMAHA TDM 900 2003 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Starting the engine ............................................................................5-1
Shifting ...............................................................................................5-2
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) .............................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....................................................5-3
Engine break-in .................................................................................5-3
Parking ..............................................................................................5-4
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
Shift points (for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table
below.
NOTE:
When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear).
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption, tips for reducingFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
8Shift up swiftly, and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
8Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the
engine.
8Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cross-
ings).
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Engine break-inEngine break-inThere is never a more important peri-
od in the life of your engine than the
period between 0 and 1,600 km. For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do
not put an excessive load on it for the
first 1,600 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheat-
ing must be avoided.
Shift point
(km/h)
1st→2nd
2nd→3rd
3rd→4th
4th→5th
5th→6th20
30
40
50
60
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INDEX
Checking ............................................6-27
Drive chain, lubricating .........................6-28
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-3
Engine idling speed ..............................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element ..............6-8
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....6-24
Front fork, adjusting ..............................3-14
Front fork, checking ..............................6-31
Fuel ......................................................3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......5-3
Fuel tank breather hose .......................3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................3-10
Fuses, replacing ...................................6-34
H
Handlebar switches ................................3-7
Dimmer switch .....................................3-7
Engine stop switch ...............................3-8
Hazard switch ......................................3-8
Horn switch ..........................................3-8
Pass switch ..........................................3-7
Start switch ..........................................3-8
Turn signal switch ................................3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-35
I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-19Indicator and warning lights ....................3-2
Fuel level warning symbol ...................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights ...................3-3
High beam indicator light .....................3-3
Neutral indicator light ...........................3-3
Engine trouble warning light ................3-3
Oil level warning light ...........................3-3
K
Key identification number .......................9-1
L
Luggage strap holders ..........................3-18
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................3-1
Model label .............................................9-2
P
Parking ...................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .....................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ..........................4-1
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting .........6-24
Rear suspension, lubricating ................6-31
S
Seat ......................................................3-13
Shift pedal ..............................................3-9A
Air filter element, replacing ...................6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......................3-7
B
Battery ..................................................6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ...................................6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ...................................6-30
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-26
Brake lever .............................................3-9
Brake pedal ..........................................3-10
Brake pedal position, adjusting ............6-23
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ..........6-29
Care ........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................3-12
Clutch lever ............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...........6-22
Conversion table ....................................8-5
Coolant .................................................6-11
Checking ............................................6-11
Changing ...........................................6-13
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-6
Cowlings and panels, removing
and installing ........................................6-5
D
Drive chain slack ..................................6-27
Adjusting ............................................6-27
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