Yamaha Tracer 9 User Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specied in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or rep
air the steer-
ing.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specied in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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Battery
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-27.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
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• Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
2
1
2
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Yamaha Tracer 9 Specifications

General

Displacement	890cc
Bore x Stroke	78.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-speed
Frame Type	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Travel	130 mm
Rear Suspension Travel	137 mm
Front Brake	Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Overall Length	2, 175 mm
Overall Width	885 mm
Overall Height	1, 430 mm - 1, 470 mm
Seat Height	810 mm / 825 mm
Wheelbase	1, 500 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition System	TCI
Starter System	Electric
Final Transmission	Chain
Fuel Consumption	5.0 L/100 km
Oil Tank Capacity	3.5 L
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 3-cylinder
Maximum Power	119 PS (87.5 kW) @ 10, 000 rpm
Maximum Torque	93.0 Nm (9.5 kg-m) @ 7, 000 rpm
Rear Suspension	Swingarm