YAMAHA TRACER 700 2021 Owner's Guide

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TIPThe 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.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refueling , follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or death. Han dle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of g as-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di-1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
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3 ately. If
gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
EAU86072
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 90 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle
has the same fuel identification
mark.Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Recommen ded fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane num ber (RON):
90
Fuel tank capacity: 17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal)
E5
E10
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EAU86240
Fuel tank breather hose an d
overflow hoseThe breather hose prevents a vacuum
condition from forming within the fuel
tank.
The overflow hose drains excess gaso-
line and directs it safely away from the
vehicle.
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary. 
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
 Make sure that each hose is posi-
tioned as shown.
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
3. Clamp
4. Original position (paint mark)ZAUM1343
1
2
3
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EAUM3740
SeatTo remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, orient the
seat in order to insert the seat bracket
into the seat lock, push the rear of the
seat down to lock it in place, and then
remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAUM3800
Helmet hold ing ca bleThe helmet holder is located under the
seat. A helmet holding cable is provid-
ed in the owner’s tool kit to secure a
helmet to the helmet holder.
To secure a helmet with the helmet
hol din g cab le
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-19.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet
strap buckle as shown, and then
hook the cable loops over the hel-
met holder.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
2
ZAUM1406
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
3. Seat bracket
4. Seat lockZAUM1407
1
1
2
4 3
1. Helmet strap buckle
2. Helmet holding cable
3. Helmet holder2 1 3 ZAUM1408
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3. Place the helmet on the left or the
right side of the vehicle or on the
top of the fuel tank, and then in-
stall the seat. WARNING! Never
ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet hol der, since the hel-
met may hit o bjects, causin g
loss of control an d possi bly an
acci dent.
[EWA10162]
To release the helmet from the hel-
met hol din g cab le
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then install the
seat.
EAU14465
Stora ge compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat.
When storing documents or other
items in the storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA10962
 Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 k g (3.3 l b) for the stora ge
compartment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 181 k g (399 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
EAUM4230
Win dshiel d This model is equipped with an adjust-
able windshield.
To change the position of the wind-
shield, lift up the windshield lock han-
dle and slide the windshield up or
down. Push down the lock handle
when finished.TIPMake sure the windshield and lock
handle are properly secured before rid-
ing.
1. Storage compartmentZAUM1425
1
1. Windshield lock
1
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EAUM4241
A djustin g the front forkThe front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts and rebound
damping force adjusting screws.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum setting s.
WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload. The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The shorter
distance A is, the higher the spring pre-
load; the longer distance A is, the lower
the spring preload.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Distance A
1
Sprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 20.0 mm (0.79 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 15.0 mm (0.59 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
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TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica- tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
EAU57944
A
djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and a rebound damping force
adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload.
Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRe boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 10 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 6 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 click(s) in direction (b)
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TIPUse the special wrench and extension
bar in the tool kit to make this adjust-
ment.
Re boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the turns in di-
rection (b).
TIPWhen turning the damping force ad-
juster in direction (b), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d und erstan d the fol-
lowin g information b efore handlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylin der assem bly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicatorSprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 1
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard): 7
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3
(a)(b)
2
1
4
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRe
boun d d ampin g setting :
Minimum (soft): 2.5 turn(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 1 1/4 turn(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 turn(s) in direction (b)
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
Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bly yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU84680
Lu gga ge strap hol dersUse the indicated strap points to se-
cure luggage ties to the vehicle.
EAU70641
Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
Yamaha dealer before installing any
accessories.
1. Luggage strap holder
1
ZAUM1410
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EAU15306
Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system re
gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU44895
I g nition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.TIP This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-12 for switch
operation information.
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