display YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT 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
“SUS-MODE” ................................. 3-4
“TCS-MODE”.................................. 3-5
QSS ................................................ 3-6
BC................................................... 3-7
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 .................................... 4-22
Brake lever.................................... 4-22
Brake pedal .................................. 4-23
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-23
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-24
Fuel ............................................... 4-25
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-27 Catalytic converter ........................ 4-27
Seats ............................................. 4-28
Adjusting the rider seat height ...... 4-29
Rider footrest position .................. 4-31
Storage compartment ................... 4-32
Windshield ................................... 4-32
Handlebar position ....................... 4-32
Adjusting the front and rear
suspension ................................ 4-33
Luggage strap holders .................. 4-34
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 4-34
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-35
Sidestand ...................................... 4-35
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-36
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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cruise control setting switch down will
increase or decrease the speed contin-
uously until the switch is released.
You can also manually increase your
traveling speed using the throttle. After
you have accelerated, you can set a
new cruising speed by pushing the
“SET–” side of the setting switch. If you
do not set a new cruising speed, when
you return the throttle grip, the vehicle
will decelerate to the previously set
cruising speed.TIPThe current cruise control speed set-
ting can be viewed on the vehicle infor-
mation displays. (See page 4-10.)Deactivatin
g the cruise control sys-
tem
Perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the set cruising speed.
The “ ” indicator light will go off.  Turn the throttle grip past the
closed position in the deceleration
direction. 
Apply the front or rear brake.
 Disengage the clutch.
 Shift gears
Push the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indi-
cator light and the “ ” indicator light
will go off.
TIPTraveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-
ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.Usin g the resume function
Push the “RES+” side of the cruise
control setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling speed will return to the previously set
cruising speed. The “ ” indicator
light will come on.
WARNING
EWA16351
It is d
angerous to use the resume
function when the previously set
cruisin g speed is too hi gh for current
con ditions.TIPPushing the power switch while the
system is operating will turn the sys-
tem off completely and erase the previ-
ously set cruising speed. You will not
be able to use the resume function until
a new cruising speed has been set.Automatic deactivation of the cruisecontrol systemThe cruise control system for this mod-
el is electronically controlled and is
linked with the other control systems.
The cruise control system will auto-
matically become deactivated under
the following conditions:
 The cruise control system is not
able to maintain the set cruising
speed.
1. Deceleration direction
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Wheel slip or wheel spin is detect-
ed. (If the traction control system
has not been turned off, the trac-
tion control system will work.)
 The start/engine stop switch is set
to the “ ” position.
 The engine stalls.
 The sidestand is lowered.
When traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the cruise control system is
deactivated under the above condi-
tions, the “ ” indicator light will go
off and the “ ” indicator light will
flash for 4 seconds, and then go off.
When not traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the start/engine stop switch is
set to the “ ” position, the engine
stalls, or the sidestand is lowered, then
the “ ” indicator light will go off
(the “ ” indicator light will not flash).
If the cruise control system is automat-
ically deactivated, please stop and
confirm that your vehicle is in good op-
erating condition.
Before using the cruise control system
again, activate it using the power
switch.
TIPIn some cases, the cruise control sys-
tem may not be able to maintain the set
cruising speed when the vehicle is
traveling uphill or downhill.  When the vehicle is traveling up-
hill, the actual traveling speed may
become lower than the set cruis-
ing speed. If this occurs, acceler-
ate to the desired traveling speed
using the throttle.
 When the vehicle is traveling
downhill, the actual traveling
speed may become higher than
the set cruising speed. If this oc-
curs, the setting switch cannot be
used to adjust the set cruising
speed. To reduce the traveling
speed, apply the brakes. When
the brakes are applied, the cruise
control system will become deac-
tivated.
EAU91323
“D-MODE”“D-MODE” is an electronically con-
trolled engine performance system.
WARNING
EWA18440
Do not chan ge the d rive mo de while
the vehicle is movin g.The “D-MODE” system consists of 4
different control maps which regulate
engine response and output, thus pro-
viding you with a selection of modes to
fit your preferences and the riding envi-
ronment.
D-MODE 1 - Sporty engine response
D-MODE 2 - Moderate engine re-
sponse
D-MODE 3 - Mild engine response
D-MODE 4 - Mild engine response and
limits engine outputTIP The current “D-MODE” setting is
shown in the MODE display. (See
page 4-13.)
 The current “D-MODE” setting is
saved when the vehicle is turned
off.
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
The “D-MODE” is controlled by
the MODE switches, see page 4-4
for more information.
EAU92770
“SUS-MODE”“SUS-MODE” is an electronically con-
trolled suspension damping system,
called KYB Actimatic© Damper Sys-
tem (KADS), which automatically ad-
justs the suspension’s damping force
to suit the riding situation.
WARNING
EWA21170
Do not chan ge the suspension mod e
while the vehicle is movin g.The “SUS-MODE” system consists of
2 different control maps which regulate
suspension damping force, thus pro-
viding you with a selection of modes to
fit your preferences and the riding envi-
ronment.
SUS-MODE A-1 - Sport setting with
increased damping force, suitable for
smoother road conditions
SUS-MODE A-2 - Comfort setting with
softer damping force, suitable for
rougher road conditionsTIP The current “SUS-MODE” setting
is shown in the MODE display.
(See page 4-13.) 
The current “SUS-MODE” setting
is saved when the vehicle is
turned off.
 The “SUS-MODE” is controlled by
the MODE switches, see page 4-4
for more information.
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EAU66040
Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU66030
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU66061
Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then push
the switch down towards “ ”. See
page 6-2 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
EAU91670
Hazar d switch “ ”
Use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). The hazard lights are
used in case of an emergency or to
warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
The hazard lights can be turned on or
o f f o n ly w he n the k e y is i n t he “ ON ” p o -
sition. You can turn the main switch to
the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, and the
hazard lights will continue to flash. To
turn off the hazard lights, turn the main
switch to the “ON” position and oper-
ate the hazard switch again.
NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazard lights for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU73952
Cruise control switches
See page 3-1 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU92660
MODE switches
Use the MODE switches to change the
“D-MODE”, “SUS-MODE” and “TCS-
MODE” located on the left side of the
main display.
There are three mode controls:
MODE up switch - push this switch to
change the selected mode setting up-
ward.
“MODE” switch - push this switch to
rotate counterclockwise between “D-
MODE”, “SUS-MODE” and “TCS-MO-
DE”.
MODE down switch - push this switch
to change the selected mode setting
downward.
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TIP When in “D-MODE 1”, pressing
the MODE up switch will cycle to
“D-MODE 4”. When in “D-MODE
4”, pressing the MODE down
switch will not cycle to “D-MODE
1”.
 The “TCS-MODE” can only be
turned off from the main display.
Select “TCS-MODE” with the
“MODE” switch, then push and
hold the MODE up switch until
“OFF” is displayed.
 To turn the traction control system
back on, use the MODE down
switch.
 When “TCS-MODE” has been set
to “OFF”, the TCS, SCS and LIF
systems are all turned off togeth-
er.
 See page 4-13 for more informa-
tion on the MODE display.
 See page 3-3 for more information
on “D-MODE”.
 See page 3-4 for more information
on “SUS-MODE”.
 See page 3-5 for more information
on “TCS-MODE”.
EAU92670
Wheel switch “ ”
When the wheel switch is operated, a
cursor will appear around the previous-
ly selected item on the main display or
the sub-display.
The wheel switch controls:
 Vehicle information displays
 Settings MENU
 Grip warmer function (if equipped)
 Seat heater function (if equipped)
Operate the wheel switch as follows:
Rotate up - rotate the wheel upward to
scroll up or increase a setting value.
Rotate down - rotate the wheel down-
ward to scroll down or decrease a set-
ting value.
Push inward - press the wheel switch
in towards the handlebar to select
items indicated by the cursor and con-
firm settings changes. Press and hold
the switch inward to reset selected
items.TIP If the wheel switch is not operated
for a certain period of time, the
cursor will disappear. 
See page 4-9 for more information
on the main display and sub-dis-
play and their functions.
 See page 4-17 for more informa-
tion on the MENU screen and how
to make settings changes.
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WARNING
EWA21120
If the ABS warnin g lig ht does not
turn off after reachin g 5 km/h (3
mi/h), or if the warnin g li ght comes
on while rid ing:
 Use extra caution to avoi d pos-
si ble wheel lock d uring emer-
g ency brakin g.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle as soon as possi ble.
EAU92710
Immo bilizer system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
When the main switch is turned off and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadily to indicate the
immobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Transpon der interference
If 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.
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.
EAU92720
Sta bility control in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
TCS, SCS, or LIF systems engage
while riding. When “TCS-MODE” is set
to “OFF”, the indicator will come on.
TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA27221
When turnin g the main switch on,
avoi d any movement or vi bration of
the vehicle as it may interfere with
the initialization of the IMU. If this
occurs, the TCS system will not op-
erate an d the “TCS-MODE” display
will rea d “OFF” until the IMU can ini-
tialize.
EAU92751
Oil pressure an d Coolant tempera-
ture warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low or if the coolant
temperature is high. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately.TIP When the vehicle is first turned on,
this light should come on until the
engine is started.
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If a malfunction is detected, this
light will come on and the oil pres-
sure icon will flash.
NOTICE
ECA22441
If the oil pressure an d coolant warn-
in g li ght does not go off after start-
in g the en gine or if it comes on while
the en gine is runnin g, stop the vehi-
cle an d en gine imme diately.
 If the en gine is overheatin g, the
coolant temperature warnin g
icon will come on. Let the en-
g ine cool. Check the coolant
level (see pa ge 7-36).
 If the en gine oil pressure is low,
the oil pressure warnin g icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see pa ge 7-10).
 If the warnin g lig ht remains on
after lettin g the en gine cool an d
confirmin g the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle!
EAU92731
Auxiliary system warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in a non-engine-related
system.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU92575
DisplaysThis vehicle is equipped with two dis-
play screens: a main display and a
sub-display
The following items can be found on
the displays:1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Quick shift indicator “QS”
4. Transmission gear display
5. Vehicle information displays
6. Settings MENU icon “ ”
7. Grip warmer indicator
8. Seat heater indicator (if equipped)
9. Brake control icon “BC”
10.Clock
11.MODE display
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TIP This model uses thin-film-transis-
tor liquid-crystal displays (TFT
LCD) for good contrast and read-
ability in various lighting condi-
tions. However, due to the nature
of this technology, it is normal for
a small number of pixels to be in-
active.
 The display units can be switched
between kilometers/miles and cel-
sius/farenheit. See “Unit” on page
4-20.
WARNING
EWA18210
Stop the vehicle before makin g any
settin g chan ges. Chan gin g settin gs
while rid ing can d istract the opera-
tor an d increase the risk of an acci-
d ent.Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed, as measured by the rotational
velocity of the crankshaft, in revolu-
tions per minute (r/min).
NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the en
gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 10600 r/min an d a boveVehicle information d isplays
1. Lap timer
2. Oil pressure warning “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning “ ”
4. Auxiliary system warning “ ”
5. SCU trouble warning “ ”
6. Error mode warning “Err” (replaces clock
when activated)
1. Vehicle information displays
LAP
02
LATEST
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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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