fuel YAMAHA TRACER 900 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features .............................. 3-1
Cruise control system..................... 3-1
“D-MODE” ...................................... 3-3
“TCS-MODE”.................................. 3-4
QSS (if equipped) ........................... 3-6
BC................................................... 3-6
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 4-6
Displays .......................................... 4-9
Settings MENU ............................. 4-17
Clutch lever .................................. 4-21
Shift pedal .................................... 4-21
Brake lever.................................... 4-22
Brake pedal .................................. 4-22
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-24
Fuel ............................................... 4-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-27 Seats ............................................. 4-27
Adjusting the rider seat height ...... 4-28
Rider footrest position .................. 4-31
Storage compartment ................... 4-31
Windshield ................................... 4-31
Handlebar position ....................... 4-32
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-32
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-34
Luggage strap holders .................. 4-35
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 4-36
Auxiliary DC connectors ............... 4-36
Sidestand ...................................... 4-37
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-37
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Engine break-in ............................... 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-2
Shifting ............................................ 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3 Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister ........................................ 7-10
Engine oil ...................................... 7-10
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-12
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter element ............................ 7-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Valve clearance............................. 7-15
Tires .............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels .................................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-18
Brake light switches ..................... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive chain slack........................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-24
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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 7-15
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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Right view
2,3
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1. Fuel tank cap (page 4-24)
2. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-32)
3. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-32)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
5. Engine oil level check window (page 7-10)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-10)
7. Brake pedal (page 4-22)
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In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Fuel level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the ve-
hicle on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.TIPIf the warning light does not come on at
all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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Cruise control in dicator
li g hts “ ”/“ ”
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
(See page 3-1.)
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. ABS warning light “ ”
3. Oil pressure and Coolant temperature warn- ing light “ ”
4. Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
7. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
ABS
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1. Right turn signal indicator light Ž
2. Stability control indicator light Ž
3. High beam indicator light Ž
4. Cruise control indicator lights Ž
5. Fuel level warning light Ž
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The six vehicle information displays
can be individually set to show the fol-
lowing items:  ODO: odometer
 F-TRIP: fuel reserve tripmeter
(main display (upper) only)
 TRIP1: tripmeter
 TRIP2: tripmeter
 F.AVE: average fuel economy
 F.CRNT: instantaneous fuel econ-
omy
 A.TEMP: air temperature
 C.TEMP: coolant temperature
 Fuel meter
 FUEL CON: amount of fuel con-
sumed
 TRIP TIME: running time
 : cruise control speed setting Operate the vehicle information dis-
plays as follows:
Rotate the wheel switch to move the
cursor over an information display.
Push the wheel switch inward and the
selected display will highlight grey.
Rotate the wheel switch to choose a
different display item.
Push the wheel switch inward to con-
firm the new display item.
TIP
In LAP TIME mode, the two vehi-
cle information displays on the
main display screen are replaced
by lap information.
 TRIP1, TRIP2, F-TRIP, F.AVE,
FUEL CON and TRIP TIME items
can be individually reset.Odometer:The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
TIPODO will lock at 999999 and cannot be
reset.Fuel reserve tripmeter:When the fuel tank reserve level has
been reached, F-TRIP appears auto-
matically and begins recording dis-
tance traveled from that point.
After refueling and traveling some dis-
tance, F-TRIP will automatically disap-
pear.
Tripmeters:TRIP1 and TRIP2 sh ow the distance
traveled since they were last set to ze-
ro.
1. Vehicle information displays
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TIPTRIP1 and TRIP2 will reset to 0 and be-
gin counting again after 9999.9 has
been reached.Average fuel economy:The average fuel economy display can
be set to “km/L” or “L/100km”. See
page 4-20.TIPAfter resetting the average fuel econo-

the vehicle has traveled 1 km.Instantaneous fuel economy:The instant fuel economy display can

page 4-20.
TIP
-.-Ž will be displayed.Air temperature:The air temperature is displayed from
…9 °C (16 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) in 1 °C
(1 °F) increments. The temperature
displayed may vary from the actual
ambient temperature.TIP “--” will be displayed if the detect-
ed temperature is lower.
 “--” will be displayed if the detect-
ed temperature is higher.Coolant temperature:The coolant temperature is displayed
from 40 °C (104 °F) to 124 °C (255 °F)
in 1 °C (1 °F) increments.
TIPIf the vehicle coolant temperature
is below 40 °C (104 °F) the coolant
temperature display will read “Lo”
 If the vehicle coolant temperature
is above 124 °C (255 °F) the cool-
ant temperature display will read
“Hi”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 starts flashing, refuel as soon as
possible.
Fuel consumption trip meter:
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Displays how much fuel has been con-
sumed since the trip meter was last re-
set.
TIPThe instantaneous fuel consumption
function should be used for general
reference only. Do not use this figure to
estimate the distance that can be trav-
eled on the current tank of fuel.Trip time:Displays engine running time.
Cruise control speed setting:Displays the selected speed setting for
the cruise control system. To adjust
this speed setting, see page 3-1 for an
explanation of the cruise control sys-
tem. To reset information display items (if
able):1. Rotate the wheel switch to high-
light one of the six vehicle informa-
tion displays.
2. Press the wheel switch inward to select the information display.
3. Rotate the wheel switch to select the desired information display
item.
4. Press and hold the wheel switch inward until the display item is re-
set.
Transmission gear display
This shows which gear the transmis-
sion is in. This model has 6 gears and a
neutral position. The neutral position is
indicated by the neutral indicator
light “ ” and by the transmission gear
display “ ”. MODE
display
This display shows the currently se-
lected “D-MODE” and “TCS-MODE”
settings. The mode that is enlarged
and displayed on the right can be ad-
justed using the MODE up/down
switches. Use the “MODE” switch to
toggle left-right between “TCS-MODE”
and “D-MODE”.
See page 3-3 for information on “D-
MODE” and “TCS-MODE” settings.
TIP When the malfunction indicator
light “ ”, the auxiliary system
warning “ ”, or the coolant tem-
perature warning “ ” are on, “D-
MODE” and “TCS-MODE” cannot
be adjusted.
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Settin gs MENUThe settings MENU screen contains
the following settings modules. Select
a module to make related settings
changes. Settin
gs MENU access an d opera-
tion
How to use the settings MENU:
Rotate the wheel switch up or down to
highlight items or increase/decrease
values and briefly press the wheel
switch inward to confirm the selection.
Press and hold the wheel switch until
the screen returns to the main display
to exit the MENU at any time.
TIP Certain settings menu screens
have an upward pointing triangle
mark item. Select the triangle
mark to save settings changes
and exit the current screen.
 Should vehicle motion be detect-
ed, the screen will automatically
exit the settings MENU and return
to the main display. 
To ensure that the desired settings
changes are saved, be sure to exit
each menu via the triangle mark (if
displayed). Exiting the settings
menu by pressing and holding the
wheel switch may not save set-
tings changes.
“Display Settin g”
This module allows you to switch the
lap time mode and tachometer color
mode ON/OFF.
When the lap time mode is ON, the
twin vehicle information displays on
the main display screen will show a lap
timer and a lap counter. To exit the lap
time mode, the turn lap timer OFF in
the Display Setting module.
Mo dule Description
“Exit” Exit MENU and return the
main display
“Display Set-
ting” Switch lap time mode
on/off and adjust the ta-
chometer color
“Manual TCS
Setting” Adjust TCS/SCS/LIF set-
tings for the “TCS-MODE
M”
“Vehicle Set-
ting” Adjust BC/QS settings
“Shift Indica-
tor” Turn the shift indicator
on/off and adjust tachom-
eter settings
“Maintenance” View and reset mainte-
nance intervals
Display S
etting
Exit
Manual TCS S ettingVehicle S ettingShift Indicator
km/h
MENU
Set fuel consumption and
measurement units
Adjust screen brightness
Adjust the clock
Return all settings to fac-
tory default
Lap Time OFFTacho Color OFF
km/h
Display Setting
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4 “IND Stop” - the r/min at which the in-
dicator stops flashing can be chosen.
Once selected, rotate the wheel switch
up/down to increase or decrease the
r/min value by increments of 200 r/min.
“IND Stop” is settable between 6200 -
13000 r/min.
“Maintenance”
This module allows you to record the
distance traveled between engine oil
changes (use the OIL item), and for two
other items of your choice (use INTER-
VAL 1 and INTERVAL 2).
To reset a maintenance trip meter, se-
lect it and then press and hold the
wheel switch.
TIPMaintenance item names cannot be
changed.“Unit”
This module allows you to switch the
display between metric and imperial
measurement units.
When using kilometers, the fuel con-
sumption units can be changed be-
tween “km/L” or “L/100km”. When
using miles, MPG will be available.
Temperature units can be switched
between Celsius and Fahrenheit. “Brig
htness”
This module allows you to adjust the
general brightness level of the display
screens.
Select the desired brightness level by
rotating the wheel switch, and then
press the wheel switch to fix the setting
and return to the top MENU screen.
“Clock”
OIL
INTERAVAL 1INTERAVAL 2 1000
km/h
km
1000
km
1000
km
Maintenance
km or mile
kmL/100km°C
km/L or L/100km
°C or °F
km/h
Unit
km/h
Brightness
1
km/h
Clock
0010
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key, and then turn it 1/4 turn
clockwise. The lock will be released
and the fuel tank cap can be opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
With the key still inserted, push down
the fuel tank cap. Turn the key 1/4 turn
counterclockwise, remove it, and then
close the lock cover.
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 close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, 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.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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