fuel YAMAHA TRACER 900 2018 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 ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-20
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank 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 headlight beams ..... 3-32 Handlebar position ....................... 3-33
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 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 ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-9 Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister ........................................ 6-11
Engine oil ...................................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 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........................... 6-23
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............... 6-26UB5CE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:08 AM

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. See page 6-16
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and 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.
 Shift the transmission into gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
 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
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2
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Right view
1
2
3,4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-24)
3. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 3-33)
4. Spring preload adjuster (page 3-33)
5. Headlight (page 6-33)
6. Fuses (page 6-31)
7. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
8. Engine oil level check window (page 6-11) 9. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
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3
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
if the indicator light remains on, or if the
indicator light flashes in a pattern (if a
problem is detected in the immobilizer
system, the immobilizer system indica-
tor light will flash in a pattern), have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIPIf the immobilizer system indicator light
flashes in the pattern, slowly 5 times
then quickly 2 times, this could be
caused by transponder interference. If
this occurs, try the following. 1. Make sure there are no other im- mobilizer keys close to the main
switch. Other immobilizer system
keys may cause signal interfer-
ence and prevent the engine from
starting.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and try starting the engine with the
standard keys. 4. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha
dealer to have the standard keys
re-registered.
EAU76324
Multi-function meter unitThe multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following: speedometer
 tachometer
 clock
 fuel meter1. “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.TCS display
GEARN
25
A.TEMP °C
Lo
C.TEMP°C
0:00
TIME TRIP
891011
12
12 3 4 56
7
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3
Hi
gh-r/min zone: 11250 r/min and
a b ove
Clock
The clock displays time in 12-hour for-
mat. To set the clock, see page 3-13. 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 starts 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 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.
1. Clock
1
1. Fuel meter
1
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
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3
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
TIPYou can select which items are shown
in each information display. See Set-
ting mode on page 3-13.Odometer an d tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
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 starts flashing. The display will
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “TRIP-F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point.
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
ODO km
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
GEAR4
3.4
TRIP-F km
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3 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.
Elapsed 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 3-13 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.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.
0:06
TIME TRIP
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP˚C
GEAR4
Hi
C.TEMP˚C
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NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.Avera ge 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 when
miles is selected “MPG” will be dis-
played.  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).NOTICE
ECA15474
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
b
e continuously displaye d. 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 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.
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
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3 Setting
mode
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.
Resetting the maintenance counters
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”.
2. Push the menu switch, and then push the “RESET” button to select
the item to reset.
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.
This function allows you to
check and reset the
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
functions. These time trips
show the total elapsed
time that the key has been
in the “ON” position. When
the key is turned to “OFF”,
the time trips stop count-
ing but are not reset. The
maximum time that can be
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach
100 hours, they automati-
cally reset to 0:00 and
continue counting.
This function allows you to
switch the display units
between kilometers and
miles. When kilometers are
selected, the fuel con-
sumption units can be
switched between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.MaintenanceTime TripUnit
This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of
the multi-function meter
unit panel.
This function allows you to
set the clock.
This function allows you to
reset all items, except the
odometer and the clock.
DisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
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TIP Keep kilometers selected: Skip to
step 5.
 Select miles or kilometers: Contin-
ue with step 3.3. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km” or “mile”, and then
push the menu switch to confirm
the selection.TIPWhen kilometers are selected,
“L/100km” or “km/L” can be set
as the fuel consumption display
units. Continue with step 4. 
When miles are selected, the fuel
consumption display units will be
set to “MPG”. Skip to step 6.
4. Use the select switch to move
from “km or mile” to “km/L or
L/100km”.
5. Push the menu switch, then use the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km/L” and “L/100km”, and
then push the menu switch to
confirm the selection.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Selecting the display items1. Use the select switch to highlight “Display”. 2. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to highlight the
display to change, and then push
the menu switch again.
3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch.
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetDisplay
Display-1Display-2Display-3
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