lights 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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Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............7-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ..............7-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........7-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-27
Checking the front fork..................7-27
Checking the steering ...................7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ........7-28
Battery ...........................................7-28
Replacing the fuses .......................7-30
Vehicle lights .................................7-32
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................7-32
Troubleshooting ............................7-33
Troubleshooting chart ...................7-35
Motorcycle care an d stora ge ..........8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care .................................................8-1
Storage ............................................8-3
Specifications ....................................9-1
Consumer information ...................10-1
Identification numbers ...................10-1
Diagnostic connector ....................10-2
Vehicle data recording ..................10-2
In dex ................................................11-1
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Safety information
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tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
 This vehicle is not desi gne d to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a si decar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer. Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Mo
difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.  Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel, steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
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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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Instrument and control functions
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EAU10474
Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
EAU84031
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.TIP The headlight(s) will turn on when
the engine is started.
 To prevent battery drain, do not
leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU73800
LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
ON
OFF
LOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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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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EAU4939P
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU88680
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU91820
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88690
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU92680
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.
EAU92690
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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TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, these
lights should come on for a few sec-
onds and then go off. Otherwise, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU91840
Malfunction ind icator light
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the vehicle power
on. The light should come on for a few
seconds, and then go off. If the light
does not come on initially when the ve-
hicle power is turned on, or if the light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA26820
If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
TIPThe engine is sensitively monitored by
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration or malfunction of the
emission control system. Therefore the
MIL may come on or flash due to vehi-
cle modifications, lack of maintenance,
or excessive/improper use of the mo-
torcycle. To prevent this, observe
these precautions.
 Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.
 Do not add any electrical acces-
sories that interfere with engine
control.
 Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
 Do not change the drivetrain
specifications (chain, sprockets,
wheels, tires, etc.).
 Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
 Maintain the drive chain properly.
 Maintain correct tire pressure. 
Maintain proper brake pedal
height to prevent rear brake from
dragging.
 Do not operate the vehicle in an
extreme manner. For example, re-
peated or excessive opening and
closing of the throttle, racing,
burnouts, wheelies, extended
half-clutch use, etc.
EAU92700
ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the vehicle is
turned on, and goes off after traveling
at a speed of 5 km/h (3 mi/h) or higher.TIPIf the warning light does not work as
described above, or if the warning light
comes on while riding, the ABS may
not work correctly. Have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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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 cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of g asoline
vapor, or g et some gasoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Instruments, lights, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
4-35
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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