Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Owner's Manual > Genuine Yamaha Accessories

Choosing accessories for your vehicle is an important decision. Genuine Yamaha accessories, which are available only from a Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested, and approved by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.

Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts and accessories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce.

Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse nor recommend the use of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not specifically recommended by Yamaha, even if sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer.

Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications

While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because of potential safety hazards to you or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other modifications performed to your vehicle that change any of the vehicle's design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle.

Keep the following guidelines in mind, as well as those provided under "Loading" when mounting accessories.

• Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the performance of your motorcycle.

  Carefully 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 obscure lights or reflectors.

• Accessories fitted to the handlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic 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.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerodynamic effects. Wind may attempt to lift the motorcycle, or the motorcycle may become unstable in cross winds. These accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can displace the operator from his or her normal riding position. This improper position limits the freedom of movement of the operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accessories are not recommended.

• Use caution when adding electrical accessories. If electrical accessories 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.

Aftermarket Tires and Rims

The tires and rims that came with your motorcycle were designed to match the performance capabilities and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate.

Transporting the Motorcycle

Be sure to observe following instructions before transporting the motorcycle in another vehicle.

• Remove all loose items from the motorcycle.
• Check that the fuel cock (if equipped) is in the "OFF" position and that there are no fuel leaks.
• Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed, and choke it in a rail to prevent movement.
• Shift the transmission in gear (for models with a manual transmission).
• Secure the motorcycle with tiedowns or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the motorcycle, such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp (and not, for example, to rubber-mounted handlebars or turn signals, or parts that could break). Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport.
• The suspension should be compressed somewhat by the tiedowns, if possible, so that the motorcycle will not bounce excessively during transport.

Description

Left view

1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt
2. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
3.  Battery
4. Fuse box 1
5.  Main fuse
6. Fuel injection system fuse
7. Storage compartment
8. Owner's tool kit
9. Seat lock
10. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring
11. Shift pedal
12. Engine oil drain bolt
13. Engine oil filter cartridge
14. Coolant drain bolt

Right view

1. Rear brake fluid reservoir
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw
4. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt
5.  Headlight
6. Fuse box 2
7. Fuse box 3
8. Radiator cap
9. Coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil level check window
11. Engine oil filler cap
12. Brake pedal

Controls and instruments

1. Clutch lever
2. Left handlebar switches
3. Auxiliary DC jack
4. Multi-function meter unit
5.  Front brake fluid reservoir
6. Right handlebar switches
7. Brake lever
8. Throttle grip
9. Main switch/steering lock

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