oil YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT 2021 Owners Manual
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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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Description
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Left view
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2
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5,6
1. Windshield (page 4-32)
2. Auxiliary DC jack (page 4-34)
3. Battery (page 7-28)
4. Fuses (page 7-30)
5. Storage compartment (page 4-32)
6. Tool kit (page 7-2)
7. Seat lock (page 4-28)
8. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-33) 9. Shift pedal (page 4-22)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-10)
11.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 7-10)
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Description
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Right view
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2
1
3
1. Fuel tank cap (page 4-24)
2. Spring preload adjuster (page 4-33)
3. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
4. Engine oil level check window (page 7-10)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-10)
6. Brake pedal (page 4-23)
7. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-20)UBAPE0E0.book Page 2 Thursday, December 24, 2020 9:14 AM
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Instrument and control functions
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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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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
00:12.3 4
00:01.23
1
4 3
2
6
5
1
1. Vehicle information displays
1
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4 To unpause the timer, push the dim-
mer/pass switch down towards
“PASS” and the timer will resume with-
out counting a new lap.
To exit the lap time mode, turn it off in
the settings MENU. (See page 4-17.)
TIP
The engine must be running to
start the lap timer.
The headlight will flash when the
dimmer/pass switch is pressed.
Whenever the lap timer is paused,
it can be resumed using the dim-
mer/pass switch.Brake control icon “BC”
This icon is replaced by the auxiliary
system warning and coolant tempera-
ture warning indicators when they are
activated.
For more information on the BC sys-
tem see “BC” on page 3-7.
Error mo de warnin g “Err”
When an internal error occurs (e.g.,
communication with a system control-
ler has been cut off), the error mode
warning will appear as follows. “Err” and “ ” indicator light indicates
an ECU error.
“Err” and the SCU trouble
warning “ ” indicates a SCU error.
“Err” only indicates an ABS ECU error.
TIPDepending on the nature of the error,
the display may not function properly
and the TCS settings may be impossi-
ble to change. Additionally, the ABS
may not function properly. Use extra
care when braking and have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle immediately.SCU trou
ble warnin g“”
This icon appears if a problem is de-
tected in the front or rear suspension.
Auxiliary system warnin g“”
This icon appears if a problem is de-
tected in a non-engine-related system.
Coolant temperature warnin g“”
This icon appears if the coolant tem-
perature reaches 116 °C (241 °F) or
higher. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.Oil pressure warnin g“”
This icon appears when the engine oil
pressure is low. When the vehicle is
first turned on, engine oil pressure has
yet to build, so this icon will come on
and stay on until the engine has been
started.TIPIf a malfunction is detected, the oil
pressure warning icon will flash repeat-
edly.NOTICE
ECA26410
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if the oil pressure is low.
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4 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
INTERVAL 1INTERVAL 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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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU1559B
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 4-25, 4-27
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-10
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-19, 7-20
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