brake YAMAHA XSR 900 2017 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 and co ntrol 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).................... 3-13
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-14
Clutch lever................................... 3-16
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 3-16
Brake lever ................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .................................. 3-17
ABS .............................................. 3-17
Traction control syst em ................ 3-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-20
Fuel............................................... 3-20
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-22
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-22
Seat .............................................. 3-23
Storage compartment ................... 3-24
Adjusting the front fork.................. 3-24
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-26 Luggage strap holders .
................ 3-27
Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 3-28
Auxiliary DC connector................. 3-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 4-1
Operation and important riding
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
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ........................................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
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 .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................. 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork................. 6-28
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Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-33
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .......................................... 6-34
Brake/tail light ............................... 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-35
License plate light......................... 6-36
Supporting the motor cycle............ 6-36
Troubleshooting............................ 6-37
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-38
Motorcycle care and storage .......... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-3
Specifications .................................. 8-1
Consumer information .................... 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
Diagnostic connector ... ................... 9-2
Vehicle data recording.................... 9-2
Index ............................................... 10-1
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Right view
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1. Fuse box 2 (page 6-30)
2. Main fuse (page 6-30)
3. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-30)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 3-20)
5. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-24)
6. Headlight (page 6-33)
7. Fuse box 1 (page 6-30)
8. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13) 9. Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
10.Engine oil fill
er cap (page 6-10)
11.Brake pedal (page 3-17)
12.Rear brake light switch (page 6-20)
13.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-16)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-14)
3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-6)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-14)
7. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
8. Brake lever (page 3-16)
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
Each indicator light will flash when its corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on for
a few seconds and then go off).
If the warning light remains on after
confirming that the oil level is correct
(page 6-10), have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.TIP
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when rid-
ing up or downhill, or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration,
but this is not a malfunction.

If a malfunction is detected, the oil
level warning light will flash repeat-
edly. Have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
1. Traction control system indicator light
“”
2. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
6. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. Neutral indicator light “ ”
8. High beam indicator light “ ”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
10.Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
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ABS
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TIP
For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
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If the engine overheats, see page6-39 for further instructions.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on 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 electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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ABS warning light “ ”
In normal operation, this warning light
comes on when the key is turned to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:
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does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
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comes on or flashes while riding
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does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-17 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency
braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-cal circuits as soon as possible.
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Traction control system indicator
light “ ”
In normal operation, this indicator light
is off. When traction control has en-
gaged, this indicator light will flash for a
few seconds and then go off.
When the traction control system is
turned off, this indicator light will come
on.
If the traction control system becomes
disabled while riding, or if a problem is
detected in the traction control system,
this indicator light and the engine trou-
ble warning light will come on. (See
page 3-18 for an explanation of the
traction control system.)
EAUM3621
Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadily to indicate the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The electrical circui t of the indicator
ABS
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-28.)
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the throttle
grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad-
justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
1. Clutch lever
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1. Shift pedal
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1. Brake lever
2. Distance between brake lever and throttle grip
3. Brake lever position adjusting dial
4. “ ” mark
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Brake pedalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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ABSThe Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal.
In this situation, continue to apply the
brakes and let the ABS work; do not
“pump” the brakes as this will reduce
braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
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On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer withthe ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
1. Brake pedal
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TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “clicking”
noise can be heard from the hy-
draulic control unit, and if the brake
lever or brake pedal is even slight-
ly applied, a vibration can be felt at
the lever and pedal, but these do
not indicate a malfunction.
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This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult yourYamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of theABS will result.
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Traction control systemThe traction control system (TCS)
helps maintain traction when accelerat-
ing on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect
that the rear wheel is starting to slip (un-
controlled spinning), the traction control
system assists by regulating engine
power as needed until traction is re-
stored.
WARNING
EWA15433
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution and avoid especially slip-pery surfaces.
The “ ” indicator light flashes when
traction control has engaged. You may
notice slight changes in engine and ex-
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle 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 accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by 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 breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 3-20, 3-22
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
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. 6-20, 6-21
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