fuel consumption YAMAHA TDM 900 2008 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY 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 and warning lights .............3-4
Tachometer unit ...............................3-6
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Clutch lever ....................................3-10
Shift pedal ......................................3-10
Brake lever ....................................3-11
Brake pedal ...................................3-11
ABS ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose .................3-14
Catalytic converters .......................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-14
Storage compartment ....................3-15
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ....................................3-17Luggage strap holders .................. 3-19
Sidestand ...................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR
............................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels .......................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-8
Coolant .......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-15
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-15Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-20
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 ................................... 6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-28
Battery ........................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-31

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
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3
4
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8
9

EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.

Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.

Turn 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 crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17100
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4000
r/min.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6000
r/min.
CAUTION:

ECA11150
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,the engine oil must be changed, and
the oil filter element replaced.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
CAUTION:

ECA10310

Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.

If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.

INDEX
A
ABS ......................................................... 3-12
ABS warning light...................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-33
B
Battery..................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-21
Brake lever .............................................. 3-11
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-11
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-25
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-19
Coolant.................................................... 6-11
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-6
D
Dimmer switch .......................................... 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-24
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-22
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ................. 6-8Engine stop switch .....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-20
Front fork, adjusting .................................3-16
Front fork, checking .................................6-27
Fuel ..........................................................3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-3
Fuel level warning indicator .......................3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ...........................3-14
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-12
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-30
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-31
High beam indicator light ...........................3-4
Horn switch ................................................3-9
I
Identification numbers................................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...................3-20
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ..............3-5
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-4
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
L
Luggage strap holders .............................3-19
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display .................................3-7
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ................................ 3-4
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting............ 6-20
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-26
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting....... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking ................................... 6-27
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .............................. 3-15
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-33
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing................. 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-15