fuel YAMAHA TRACER 900 2016 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-19
Clutch lever .................................. 3-21
Shift pedal .................................... 3-21
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-22
ABS .............................................. 3-22
Traction control system ................ 3-23
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-25
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-27
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-28
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-29
Helmet holder ............................... 3-31
Storage compartment .................. 3-32
Windshield .................................... 3-32 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-36
Sidestand ...................................... 3-36
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-37
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-39
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10 Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-28U2PPE2E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:57 PM

Safety information
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-17 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle. 
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Description
2-1
2
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Left view
2
1
3
7,8
4,5,69
13
10
11
14
12
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-33)
2. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-34)
3. Battery (page 6-30)
4. Fuse box 1 (page 6-31)
5. Main fuse (page 6-31)
6. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-31)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-32)
8. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2) 9. Seat lock (page 3-28)
10.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-34)
11.Shift pedal (page 3-21)
12.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
14.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-13)
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Description
2-2
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Right view
1
5
6,7
2
8
9
10
11
12
3,4
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-25)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-33)
4. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-33)
5. Headlight (page 6-34)
6. Fuse box 2 (page 6-31)
7. Fuse box 3 (page 6-31)
8. Radiator cap (page 6-12) 9. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
11.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
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Instrument and control functions
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3
Try to reset the traction control system
and the lights by following the proce-
dures under “Resetting” on page 3-24.
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Immo
bilizer system in dicator
lig ht “ ”
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits. (See page 3-17 for an expla-
nation of the self-diagnosis device.)
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Multi-function meter unitThe multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:  speedometer
 tachometer
 clock
 fuel meter 
eco indicator
 transmission gear display
 drive mode display
 information display
 setting mode display
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.TIP The select switch “ / ” and
the menu switch “MENU” are lo-
cated on the left handlebar. These
switches allow you to control or
change the settings of the multi-
function meter unit.
 The key must be turned to “ON”
before you can use the handlebar
switches and buttons.
1. “RESET” button
2. “TCS” button
3. Clock
4. Tachometer
5. Speedometer
6. Transmission gear display
7. Information display selection function
8. Information display
9. Fuel meter
10.Eco indicator “ECO”
11.Drive mode display
12.Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
0:00
TIME TRIP
89101112
12 3 4 567
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3
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter and fuel level
warning indicator start flashing, refuel
as soon as possible.
TIP
When the key is first turned to
“ON”, all of the display segments
of the fuel meter will appear for a
few seconds before the fuel meter
shows the actual fuel level. 
If a problem is detected in the fuel
meter electrical circuit, the fuel
meter and the fuel level warning
indicator will flash repeatedly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Eco in dicator
The eco indicator comes on when the
vehicle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption: 
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Travel at a constant speed.
 Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
Transmission gear display
The transmission gear display shows
the selected gear. This model is
equipped with 6 gears. The neutral po-
sition is indicated by the neutral indica-
tor light “ ” and by the transmission
gear display “ ”.
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Fuel meter
2
1
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear display
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP˚C
0:00
TIME TRIP
1
2
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3 Drive mo
de display
The drive mode display indicates
which drive mode has been selected:
“STD”, “A” or “B”. For more details on
the modes and on how to select them,
see pages 3-18 and 3-20. Information
display
There are 3 information displays. Push
the select switch “ / ” to change
the selected information display.
The following items are shown in the
information displays:  odometer
 two tripmeters
 fuel reserve tripmeter
 elapsed time
 air temperature
 coolant temperature
 average fuel consumption
 instantaneous fuel consumption
TIPYou can select which items are
shown in each information dis-
play. See “Setting mode” on page
3-12.
 When an error is detected, the in-
formation display will change to
self-diagnosis mode. See “Self-di-
agnosis mode” on page 3-17 for
more information.Odometer an d tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
1. Drive mode display
1
1. Information display
2. Display–1
3. Display–2
4. Display–3
GEARN
5.0
TRIP-1 km
7.0
TRIP-2km
km
20
ODO
GEARN
20
ODOkm
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
0:06
TIME TRIP
3
4
2
1
20
ODOkm
5.0
TRIP-1km
7.0
TRIP-2km
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3
The tripmeters “TRIP-1” and “TRIP-2”
show the distance traveled since they
were last set.
To reset a tripmeter, use the select
switch to display the tripmeter you
want to reset. Then push the “RESET”
button briefly so that the tripmeter
flashes, and then push the “RESET”
button again for two seconds.
TIP
The odometer will lock at 999999.
 The tripmeters will reset and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 is
reached.Fuel reserve tripmeter
When approximately 2.6 L (0.69 US
gal, 0.57 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the last segment of the fuel
meter and the fuel level warning indica-
tor will start flashing. The display will
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “TRIP-F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In this case, push the select switch to
switch the display in the following or-
der:
TRIP-F
→ Display–1 → Display–2 →
Display–3 → TRIP-F
After refueling, you can manually reset
the fuel reserve tripmeter immediately,
or allow it to reset automatically after
traveling 5 km (3 mi). When the fuel re-
serve tripmeter is reset, it will disap-
pear from the display. Elapse
d time
This timer shows the time that has
elapsed since the key was turned to
“ON”. The timer automatically resets
when the key is turned to “OFF”.
TIPThere are also “TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
elapsed time displays, but they cannot
be set to the information display. See
“Setting mode” on page 3-12 for more
information.Air temperature
This shows the air temperature from –9
°C to 93 °C in 1 °C increments. The
temperature displayed may vary from
the ambient temperature.
GEAR4
3.4
TRIP-F km
0:06
TIME TRIP
25
A.TEMP ˚C
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3
TIP –9 °C will be displayed even if the
ambient temperature falls below
–9 °C.
 The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly (under 20 km/h [13
mi/h]) or when stopped at traffic
signals, railroad crossings, etc.Coolant temperature
This shows the temperature of the
coolant. The coolant temperature var-
ies with changes in the weather and
engine load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle then stop the engine and let it
cool. (See page 6-38.)
TIPThe selected information display can-
not be switched while the message
“Hi” is flashing.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheatin g.Averag e fuel consumption
This function calculates the average
fuel consumption (fuel economy) of the
vehicle since it was last reset. The av-
erage fuel consumption display can be set to “km/L” or “L/100km”; or for the
UK, when miles is selected “MPG” will
be displayed.
 The “km/L” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
average amount of fuel necessary
to travel 100 km.
 The “MPG” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, use the select switch to select
the information display that contains
the average fuel consumption display.
Push the “RESET” button briefly so
that the average fuel consumption dis-
play flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for 2 seconds while
the display is flashing.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption display, “_ _._” will be shown
until the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6
mi).
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
GEAR4
Hi
C.TEMP˚C
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
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3
NOTICE
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If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
b e continuously d isplayed. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function calculates the instanta-
neous fuel consumption (fuel econo-
my) under current riding conditions.
The instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to “km/L” or
“L/100km”; or for the UK, when miles is
selected “MPG” will be displayed.
 The “km/L” display shows the dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
 The “MPG” display shows the dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 10 km/h
(6.0 mi/h), “_ _._” will be displayed.NOTICE
ECA15474
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be continuously displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Settin g mo de
This mode allows you to set, select, or
reset the items shown in the informa-
tion display.
TIP The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
 Shifting the transmission into gear
or turning the key to “OFF” will exit
the setting mode and all changes
will be saved.Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for 2 seconds to enter the set-
ting mode. To exit the setting mode
and return to the normal display, push
and hold the menu switch again for 2
seconds.
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
1. Setting mode display
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
1
Display Description
This function allows you to
check and reset the “OIL”
oil change interval (dis-
tance traveled), and the
“FREE-1” and “FREE-2”
maintenance intervals.Maintenance
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