oil pressure YAMAHA TDM 900 2003 Owners Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
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Pre-operation check listPre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel•Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•Refuel if necessary.
•Check fuel line for leakage.3-10–3-12
Engine oil•Check oil level in engine.
•If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8–6-11
Coolant•Check coolant level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
•Check cooling system for leakage.6-11–6-15
Front brake•Check operation.
•If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•Check fluid level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•Check hydraulic system for leakage.3-9–3-10, 6-24–6-26
Rear brake•Check operation.
•If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•Check fluid level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•Check hydraulic system for leakage.3-10, 6-23–6-26
Clutch•Check operation.
•Lubricate cable if necessary.
•Check lever free play.
•Adjust if necessary.3-9, 6-22–6-23
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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10*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
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*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
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*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14
*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 20,000 km
15
*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
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*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
19
*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20
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Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points•Check operation.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√
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*Electronic fuel injection•Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder walls with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
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To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turn-
ing the engine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a
little every month in order to pre-
vent the tires from becoming
degraded in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm
place [less than 0 °C or more
than 30 °C]. For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-34.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum load* 203 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg load–Maximum*
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 18 M/C ×MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 M/C ×MT 5.00Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 150 mm
Rear 133 mm
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