brake YAMAHA TRACER 700 2017 User Guide

Operation and important riding points
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EAU16673
Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
EAU16682To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
EAU58270To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply
both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 20
km/h (12 mi/h), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull the
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1 N2 3 4 5
6
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5 clutch lever in, use the brakes to
slow the motorcycle, and continue
to downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has
stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper braking can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes and apply
them smoothly.
Make sure that the motorcycle
and the engine have sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a low-
er gear. Engaging a lower gear
when the vehicle or engine
speed is too high could make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the engine to over-rev. This
could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also
cause engine or drive train dam-
age.
EAU64150Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mph)
5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37 mph)
Shift down points:
6th → 5th: 45 km/h (28 mph)
5th → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mph)
4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.
A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
Running the engine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading todeath. See page 1-3 for more in-
formation about carbon monox-
ide.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool before
touching them.
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEM
1*Diagnostic system
check• Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes.√√√√√√
2*Air filter element• Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3*Air filter case
check hose• Clean.√√√√√√
4Clutch• Check operation.
•Adjust.√√√√√
5*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces-
sary.√√√√√√
6*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces-
sary.√√√√√√
7*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8*Brake fluid• Change. Every 2 years
9*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
10*Tires• Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.√√√√√
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm pivot
bearings• Check operation and for exces-
sive play.√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 50000 km (30000 mi)X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READINGSANNUAL CHECK
1 10203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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13 Drive chain• Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with
a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.Every 1000 km (600 mi) and af-
ter washing the motorcycle, rid-
ing in the rain or riding in wet
areas
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.√√ √
• Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease.√√
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.√√√√√
16Brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
17Brake pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18Clutch lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
19Shift pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
20 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
21*Sidestand switch• Check operation and replace if
necessary.√√√√√√
22*Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
23*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
24*Rear suspension
relay arm and
con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points• Check operation.√√√√
25 Engine oil• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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TIP
Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper ele-
ment, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging
it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl-
inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
26Engine oil filter
cartridge• Replace.√√√
27*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
28*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
29*Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
30*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous-
ing and cable.√√√√√
31*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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WARNING
EWA10512
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
WARNING
EWA10472
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience to do so.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and rubber tire air valves.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
180 kg (397 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
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64. Tighten the locknut.
EAU37914
Checking the brake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
12
(a)
(b)
1. No brake lever free play
1
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Brake light switches
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust the brake light
switches.
EAU22393
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU36891Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads
as a set.
1. Brake pad wear indicator
ZAUM1416
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EAU46292Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.EAU40262
Checking the brake fluid level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
ZAUM1417
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1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
1
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