Yamaha TDM900 User manual

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2002.9-0.5x1 !
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OWNER’S MANUAL
5PS-28199-E1
TDM900
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EAU04575 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the TDM900, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technol-
ogy 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 TDM900.
The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcy-
cle, 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 first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing
the motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha 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 you have any ques-
tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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TDM900
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, August 2002
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
2 DESCRIPTION
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8 SPECIFICATIONS
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............................................1-1
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QGIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
Safety information
1
Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and free-
dom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle
does not ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your
motorcycle. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance
depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of
course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental
and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take
dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passen-
gers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic
materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum pro-
tective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits,
in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable.
Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is
even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensive-
ly—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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DESCRIPTION
Left view ............................................................................................2-1
Right view ..........................................................................................2-2
Controls and instruments ...................................................................2-3
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2-1
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DESCRIPTION
Part locations
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1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-15)
2. Front fork damping force adjusting
screw (page 3-15)
3. Air filter element (page 6-16)
4. Shock absorber assembly compression
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-17)
5. Battery (page 6-33)
6. Fuses (page 6-34)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-14)
8. Grab bar
9. Luggage strap holders (page 3-18)
10. Seat lock (page 3-13)
11. Shock absorber assembly rebound
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-17)
12. Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-16)
13. Shift pedal (page 3-9)
14. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-9)
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Left view
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DESCRIPTION
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15. Tool kit (page 6-1)
16. Coolant reservoir (page 6-11)
17. Throttle stop screw (page 6-17)
18. Front brake master cylinder (page 6-25)
19. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
20. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
21. Engine oil filter element (page 6-10)
22. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-10)
23. Brake pedal (page 3-10)
24. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-26)
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Right view
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-9)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-7)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-4)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Tachometer unit (page 3-5)
6. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-6)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-8)
8. Brake lever (page 3-9)
9. Throttle grip (page 6-18)
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Controls and instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ...................................................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ...............................................................3-2
Speedometer unit ..............................................................................3-4
Tachometer unit .................................................................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ...............................................................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................................................................3-7
Handlebar switches ...........................................................................3-7
Clutch lever ........................................................................................3-9
Shift pedal ..........................................................................................3-9
Brake lever ........................................................................................3-9
Brake pedal .....................................................................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ...................................................................................3-10
Fuel ..................................................................................................3-11
Fuel tank breather hose ...................................................................3-12
Catalytic converter ...........................................................................3-12
Seat .................................................................................................3-13
Storage compartment ......................................................................3-14
Adjusting the front fork .....................................................................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ..........................................3-16
Luggage strap holders .....................................................................3-18
Sidestand .........................................................................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........................................................3-19
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3-1
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Main switch/steering lock
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary light come on, and the
engine can be started. The key can-
not be removed.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
NOTE:
The headlight comes on automatical-
ly when the engine is started and
stays on until the key is turned to
“OFF”.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Never turn the key to “OFF”or
“LOCK”while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to “OFF”or “LOCK”.
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a. Push.
b. Turn.
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Indicator and warning lights
Indicator and warning lights
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Fuel level warning symbol “”
Fuel level warning symbol
This fuel level warning symbol starts
flashing when the fuel level drops
below approximately 3.5 L.
1. Fuel level warning symbol “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “4”
3. High beam indicator light “&”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Engine trouble indicator light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “6”
7. Oil level warning light “7”
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.(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “.”.
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Oil level warning light “7”
Oil level warning light
This warning light comes on when
the engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTE:
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding
on a slope or during sudden acceler-
ation or deceleration, but this is not a
malfunction.
1. Fuel level warning symbol “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “4”
3. High beam indicator light “&”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Engine trouble indicator light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “6”
7. Oil level warning light “7”
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Turn signal indicator lights “4”
and “6”
Turn signal indicator lights
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “&”
High beam indicator light
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
Neutral indicator light
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
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Engine trouble warning light “”
Engine trouble warning light
This warning light comes on or flash-
es when an electrical circuit monitor-
ing the engine is defective. When this
occurs, 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”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speedometer unit
Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped
with the following:
8a digital speedometer (which
shows riding speed)
8an odometer (which shows the
total distance traveled)
8two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they
were last set to zero)
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter
3. “SELECT” button
4. “RESET” button
5. Fuel gauge
If the fuel level warning symbol flash-
es (see page 3-2), the odometer dis-
play will automatically change to the
fuel reserve tripmeter mode “TRIP F”
and start counting the distance trav-
eled from that point. In that case,
pushing the “SELECT” button switch-
es the display between the various
tripmeter and odometer modes in the
following order:
TRIP F →TRIP 1 →TRIP 2 →ODO
→TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by
pushing the “SELECT” button, and
then push the “RESET” button. If you
do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter
manually, it will reset itself automati-
cally and the display will return to
“TRIP 1” after refueling and traveling
5 km.
8a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on
the fuel reserve)
8a fuel gauge
8a self-diagnosis device
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the key to “ON”
before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switch-
es the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter
modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” in the
following order:
ODO →TRIP 1 →TRIP 2 →ODO
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NOTE:
After resetting the fuel reserve trip-
meter, the display will return to
“TRIP 1”, unless a different mode had
been previously selected; in that
case, the display automatically
returns to the prior mode.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The display
segments of the fuel gauge disap-
pear towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When only one seg-
ment is left near “E”, refuel as soon
as possible.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If any of those circuits are defective,
the odometer/tripmeter will indicate a
two-digit error code (e.g., 11, 12, 13).
If the odometer/tripmeter indicates
such an error code, note the code
number, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
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If the odometer/tripmeter indicates
an error code, the motorcycle
should be checked as soon as
possible in order to avoid engine
damage.
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Tachometer unit
Tachometer unit
The electric tachometer allows the
rider to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
tachometer needle will move to
9,500 r/min and back to zero r/min in
order to test the electrical circuit.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
3. Clock
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3
NOTE:
8After setting the clock, be sure to
push the “SELECT” button
before turning the key to “OFF”,
otherwise the clock will not be
set.
8When the key is turned to “OFF”,
the clock display will remain on
for 48 hours and then go off to
prevent the battery from dis-
charging.
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Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 8,000 r/min and above
This tachometer unit is equipped with
a clock.
To set the clock:
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button to
change the minutes.
4. When the minute digits start
flashing, push the “RESET” but-
ton to set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to
start the clock.
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Coolant temperature gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. When
the key is turned to “ON”, the coolant
temperature gauge needle will move
to “H” and back to “C” in order to test
the electrical circuit. The coolant tem-
perature varies with changes in the
weather and engine load. If the nee-
dle reaches or enters the red zone,
stop the motorcycle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-45 for fur-
ther instructions.)
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature red zone
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