Yamaha TDM900 User manual

PRINTED IN JAPAN
2001 .11 -1.0 ×3CR
(E)
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
5PS-28199-E0
OWNER’S MANUAL
TDM900

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EAU03338 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a TDM900, you are benefiting 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 TDM900. The 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 oth-
ers 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!
WARNING 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 motor-
cycle.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
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●This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
●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 you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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TDM900
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2001 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, October 2001
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 1
2 DESCRIPTION 2
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6
7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7
8 SPECIFICATIONS 8
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ................................................ 1-1
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and
freedom. 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
passengers. 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 protective 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 defensively—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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DESCRIPTION
2
Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1
Right view........................................................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................................................................... 2-3
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2-1
2
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DESCRIPTION
Left view
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-13)
2. Front fork damping force adjusting screw (page 3-14)
3. Air filter element (page 6-16)
4. Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-15)
5. Battery (page 6-33)
6. Fuses (page 6-34)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-11)
8. Grab bar
9. Luggage strap holder (page 3-17)
10. Seat lock (page 3-11)
11. Shock absorber assembly rebound
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-15)
12. Shock absorber assembly compression
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-16)
13. Shift pedal (page 3-8)
14. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-10)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
15. Tool kit (page 6-1)
16. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
17. Throttle stop screw (page 6-18)
18. Front brake master cylinder (page 6-25)
19. Radiator cap (page 6-14)
20. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
21. Engine oil filter element (page 6-11)
22. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-10)
23. Brake pedal (page 3-8)
24. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
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DESCRIPTION
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2
Controls and instruments
1. Clutch lever (page 3-7)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-6)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Tachometer (page 3-5)
6. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-5)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-7)
8. Brake lever (page 3-8)
9. Throttle grip (page 6-18)
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3
Main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............................................................. 3-2
Speedometer unit .............................................................................. 3-3
Tachometer unit ................................................................................. 3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............................................................. 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................................................. 3-6
Handlebar switches ........................................................................... 3-6
Clutch lever ....................................................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ......................................................................................... 3-8
Brake lever ........................................................................................ 3-8
Brake pedal ....................................................................................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-9
Fuel ................................................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Seat ................................................................................................. 3-11
Storage compartment ..................................................................... 3-11
Adjusting the front fork .................................................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .......................................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders .................................................................... 3-17
Sidestand ........................................................................................ 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................................................... 3-18
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
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 systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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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 electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”po-
sition, 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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WARNING
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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 motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF”or “LOCK”.
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1. Push.
2. Turn.
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3
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
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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CAUTION:
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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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Indicator and warning lights
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Fuel level warning symbol “”
This fuel level warning symbol starts
flashing when the fuel level drops be-
low approximately 3.5 L.
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Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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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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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Fuel level warning symbol “”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “”
7. Oil level warning light “”
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3
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Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
NOTE:
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This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
“ON”, but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
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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 according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:
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Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function.
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with
the following:
●a digital speedometer (which
shows riding speed)
●an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
●two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
●a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter
3. “SELECT”button
4. “RESET”button
5. Fuel gauge
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●a fuel gauge
●a self-diagnosis device
NOTE:
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Be sure to turn the key to “ON”before
using the “SELECT”and “RESET”but-
tons.
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Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT”button switches
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
If the fuel level warning symbol flashes
(see page 3-2), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode “TRIP F”and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, pushing
the “SELECT”button switches the dis-
play 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 push-
ing the “SELECT”button, and then
push the “RESET”button. If you do not
reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manu-
ally, it will reset itself automatically and
the display will return to “TRIP 1”after
refueling and traveling 5 km.
NOTE:
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After resetting the fuel reserve tripme-
ter, the display will return to “TRIP 1”,
unless a different mode had been pre-
viously selected; in that case, the dis-
play automatically returns to the prior
mode.
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel gauge disappear to-
wards “E”(Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near “E”, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
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 num-
ber, and then have a Yamaha dealer
check the motorcycle.
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CAUTION:
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If the odometer/tripmeter indicates
an error code, the motorcycle
should be checked as soon as pos-
sible in order to avoid engine dam-
age.
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Tachometer unit
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 8,000 r/min and above
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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 flashing,
push the “RESET”button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT”button to
change the minutes.
4. When the minute digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET”button to
set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT”button to start
the clock.
NOTE:
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●After setting the clock, be sure to
push the “SELECT”button before
turning the key to “OFF”, other-
wise the clock will not be set.
●When the key is turned to “OFF”,
the clock display will remain on for
48 hours and then go off to pre-
vent the battery from discharging.
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON”position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the motorcycle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-44 for further
instructions.)
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CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
3. Clock
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature red zone
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