Yamaha T115SE 2019 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating thismotorcycle.
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the T115S / T115SE / T115SEC, you are beneting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology
regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for
dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your T115S / T115SE /
T115SEC . Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also
in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety rst!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
NOTICE:
TIP :
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid, could result
in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken toavoid damage to
the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANTLABEL ....................1-1
DESCRIPTION .......................................................2-1
Left view .....................................................2-1
Right view ....................................................2-2
Controls and instruments.........................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ........................3-1
Indicator lights ..............................................3-3
Speedometer unit .....................................3-3
Fuel gauge ....................................................3-4
Handlebar switches ....................................3-4
Shift pedal .....................................................3-5
Brake lever ...................................................3-5
Brake pedal .................................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ...............................................3-6
Fuel ..................................................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever ................................3-7
Kickstarter ...................................................... 3-8
Seat .................................................................. 3-8
Helmet holders .......................................... 3-9
Storage compartment ............................ 3-9
Sidestand ....................................................... 3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............................. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ...................................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Shifting .......................................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ...........................................5-3
Parking ............................................................ 5-5
General note ................................................ 5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR............................................. 6-1
Owner’
s tool kit ............................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel 6-5
Checking the spark plug ..........................6-8
Engine oil ....................................................
..................................
6-10
Replacing thea ir filter element ............ 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed .......................................................... 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play ................................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ....................................... 6-15
Tires
............................................................... 6-15
Wheels ........................................................ 6-17
Checking the brake lever
free play ..................................................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play .................................................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................................... 6-19
Checking the front brake
uid level ................................................... 6-20
Changing the brake f luid .................... 6-20
Drive chain slack .................................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .......................... 6-23
Lubricating the brake lever ................. 6-24
Lubricating the brake pedal .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ................. 6-24
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots .................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ........................ 6-25
Checking the steering ........................ 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ............. 6-26
Battery ...................................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuse .................................. 6-28
Engine oil lter element ............................. 6-11
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................1-2
Key hole cover ...........................................3-2

T115S/T115SE/T115SEC
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2013 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, August 2013
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd
isexpressly prohibited.
Printed in Malaysia
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
1-1
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation
of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes dicult to read or comes o, a replacement
label is available from your Yamaha dealer. 1

1-2
Safe Riding
tersections are the most likely
Be a Responsible Owner
Perform the pre-operation checks each
places for motorcycle accidents
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
to occur.
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
• Ride where other motorists can
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
see you. Avoid riding in another
increases the possibility of an accident
motorist’s blind spot.
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
Many accidents involve inexperi-
for a list of pre-operation checks.
enced operators. In fact, many op-
This motorcycle is designed to
erators who have been involved in
carry the operator and a passen-
accidents do not even have a cur-
ger.
rent motorcycle license.
The failure of motorists to detect
• Make sure that you are qualied
He or she should:
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
and that you only lend your mo-
Obtain thorough instructions from
c is the predominating cause of
torcycle to other qualied opera-
a competent source on all aspects
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
tors.
of motorcycle operation.
Many accidents have been
• Know your skills and limits.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
caused by an automobile driver
Staying within your limits may
nance requirements in this Own-
who did not see the motorcycle.
help you to avoid an accident.
er’s Manual.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
• We recommend that you prac-
Obtain qualied training in safe
pears to be very eective in reduc-
tice riding your motorcycle
and proper riding techniques.
ing the chance of this type of
where there is no trac until you
Obtain professional technical ser-
accident.
have become thoroughly famil-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Therefore:
iar with the motorcycle and all of
Manual and/or when made neces-
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
its controls.
sary by mechanical conditions.
• Use extra caution when you are
Many accidents have been
approaching and passing
caused by error of the motorcycle
through intersections, since in-
operator. A typical error made by
SAFETY INFORMATION
As the vehicle’s owner, you are
responsible for the safe and proper
operation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of the
operator. Every operator should know the
following requirements before riding this
motorcycle.
1

SAFETY INFORMATION
1-3
the operator is veering wide on a
Never ride under the inuence of
tem become very hot during or af-
turn due to excessive speed or un-
alcohol or other drugs.
ter operation and can cause
dercornering (insucient lean an-
burns.
gle for the speed).
Protective apparel
A passenger should also observe
• Always obey the speed limit and
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
the above precautions.
never travel faster than warrant-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
ed by road and trac condi-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
Avoid CarbonMonoxide Poisoning
tions.
single most critical factor in the preven-
All engine exhaust contains carbon
• Always signal before turning or
tion or reduction of head injuries.
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
changing lanes. Make sure that
Always wear an approved helmet.
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
other motorists can see you.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
The posture of the operator and
Wind in your unprotected eyes
sion, and eventually death.
passenger is important for proper
could contribute to an impairment
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
control.
of vision that could delay seeing a
less, tasteless gas which may be
• The operator should keep both
hazard.
present even if you do not see or smell
hands on the handlebar and
The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
both feet on the operator foot-
trousers, gloves, etc., is eective
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
rests during operation to main-
in preventing or reducing abra-
and you can quickly be overcome and
tain control of the motorcycle.
sions or lacerations.
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
• The passenger should always
Never wear loose-tting clothes,
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
hold onto the operator, the seat
otherwise they could catch on the
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
control levers, footrests, or wheels
ventilated areas. If you experience any
with both hands and keep both
and cause injury or an accident.
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
feet on the passenger footrests.
Always wear protective clothing
ing, leave the area immediately, get
Never carry a passenger unless
that covers your legs, ankles, and
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
he or she can rmly place both
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
MENT.
feet on the passenger footrests.
1

SAFETY INFORMATION
1-4
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
attached to the motorcycle before
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
your motorcycle:
riding. Check accessory mounts
with fans or open windows and
Thetotal weight of theoperator,
and cargo restraints frequently.
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
passenger, accessories and cargo
• Properly adjust the suspension
idly reach dangerous levels.
must not exceedthe maximum load
for your load, and check the
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
limit. Operation of anoverloaded ve-
condition and pressure of your
lated or partially enclosed areas
hicle could cause an accident.
tires.
such as barns, garages, or car-
• Never attach any large or heavy
ports.
Maximum load:
items to the handlebar, front
Do not run engine outdoors where
150 kg (331 lb)
fork, or front fender. These
engine exhaust can be drawn into
items, including such cargo as
When loading within this weight limit
a building through openings such
sleeping bags, duel bags, or
keep the following in mind:
as windows and doors.
tents, can create unstable han-
Cargo and accessory weight
dling or a slow steering re-
should be kept as low and close to
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely aect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
sponse.
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
This vehicle is not designed to
curely pack your heaviest items as
pull a trailer or to be attached to
close to the center of the vehicle
a sidecar.
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
GenuineYamaha 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.
possible on both sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize imbalance or
instability.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
1

SAFETY INFORMATION
1-5
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or oer other modications 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
modications not specically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modications
While you may nd aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
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 perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully 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 operation, or ob-
scure lights or reectors.
• Accessories tted to the handle-
bar 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.
namic eects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds. These ac-
cessories may also cause
instability when passing or be-
ing passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously aect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
1

3
7 8
4 5 6
1 2
1
DESCRIPTION
Leftview
. Front Turn signal light /Auxilliary (page 6-28) 5. Owner tool kit (page 6-1)
2 . Headlight (page 6-27) 6. Tail/brake light (page 6-2)
3 . Mirror 7. Shift pedal (page 5-2)
4 . Helmet holder (page 6-17) 8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
2-1
2

1 2 3 4 10
5 6 7 8 9
2-2
DESCRIPTION
Right view
1. Fuel tank cap egap( 3-7) 6. Kick starter (page 6-18)
2. Rear brake light switch (page 3-7)
7
.
Brake pedal
10
.
Pilot light
(page 6-8)
(page 6-5)
3. Battery (page 3-6)
8 . Engine oil lter element )61-6egap(
4. Front brake reservoir (page 6-25)
9.Air lter (page 6-9)
5. Engine oil ller cap egap( 3-8)
2

DESCRIPTION
2-3
Controls and instruments
1. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
2. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
3. Fuel meter (page 3-4)
4. Main switch
Right handlebar switches
Throttle grip.
(page 3-1)
5. (page 3-4)
6. (page 6-21)
2

3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock
OF F
All electrical systems are o. The key
can be removed.
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are o. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2.
P ush the key in from the “OFF ”
po-
sition, release it, and then turn it
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key in, and then turn it to
“OF F ”.
WARNING
Never turnthe keyto “OFF” or
“ LOCK ” while themotorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched o, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
keyto “OFF ” or “LOCK ” .
TIP:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting comes
on, and the engine can be started. The
key cannot be removed.
to "LOCK"
LOCK
OFF(Push/Release)
LOCK (Insert)
OFF
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering and is used to
open the seat also. The various position
are described below.
The main switch is equipped with a key
cover. (see page 3-2 for opening and
closing prosedure)
3

Keyhole cover
3-2
1. push shut bottom
1
. Shutter key
To open the keyhole cover
To close the keyhole cover
Push the push shut bottom after
remove the key.
For open and close keyhole cover
Insert the key head into the key hole
cover receptacle as shown, and
2 . Ignition switch
then turn the key to the left to open
For starting the engine
the cover.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1 2
3

Engine trouble warning light " "
This warning light comes on or ashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this
occur, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to
" ON " . The warning light will
light up for a few seconds. If light
does not light up or stays light up,
please procced to Yamaha dealer
to check it’s fault.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
High beam indicator light
T his indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
“”
This indicator light ashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
“”
Speedometer unit
Neutral indicator light " "
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
Indicator lights
1. Turn signal indicator light ""
2. High beam indicator light “”
3.
4.
5. Engine trouble warning light " "
Neutral indicator light ""
Gear position indicator lights "1",
"2","3", and "4"
The respective indicator light comes
on when the transmission is in the
1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear position.
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows riding speed. The
odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled.
Gear position indicator light “1” “2”“3” “4”
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
1 2 3 4 5 12
Turn signal indicator light
3
3-3

Press this switch to sound the horn.
Start switch " "
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
the red zone, approximately 1.0 L (0.26
US gal) (0.22 Imp.gal) remain in the
fuel tank. If this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
TIP :
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
The main switch must be turned to
“ON” for the fuel gauge to display
Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”
. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to . When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
Horn switch “”
“”
NOTICE :
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
Handlebar switches
Left
Start switch “ "
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to f“”
or the high
beam and to for “” the low beam.
Fuel gauge
1.
2.
Red zone
Fuel gauge Dimmer switch “ / ”
Turn signal switch “ / ”
3.
Horn switch “ ”
1.
2.
Right
1.
3

Shift pedal Brake lever
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal.
The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located at the right
The brake pedal is on the right side of
side of the engine. This motorcycle is handlebar grip. To apply the front
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
equipped with a constant-mesh 4
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
speed transmission. bar grip.
TIP :
Use your toes to shift up and your heel
to shift down.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
Brakep edal
1. Shift pedal
1
1
1
3