Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Owner's Manual > Helmet holder

The helmet holder is located under the passenger seat. A helmet holding cable is provided in the owner's tool kit to secure a helmet to the helmet holder.

To secure a helmet to the helmet holder

1. Remove the passenger seat. 2. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet strap as shown, and then hook the cable loops over the helmet holder.

To secure a helmet to the helmet holder

  1.  Helmet
  2.  Helmet holding cable
  3.  Helmet holder

3. Place the helmet on the right side of the vehicle, and then install the seat. WARNING! Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder, since the helmet may hit objects, causing loss of control and possibly an accident.

To release the helmet from the helmet holder

Remove the passenger seat, remove the helmet holding cable from the helmet holder and the helmet, and then install the seat.

Storage compartment

Storage compartment

  1. Storage compartment

The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat.

When storing documents or other items in the storage compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment.

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Windshield

To suit the rider's preference, the windshield can be changed to one of three positions.

To adjust the windshield height

1. Loosen the windshield height position adjusting knob on each side of the windshield until resistance is felt. NOTICE: Do not continue turning the knob after resistance is felt. Otherwise, the knob could be damaged.

To adjust the windshield height

  1. Windshield height position adjusting knob

2. Align the slide plate holder on the left side of the windshield with the match mark at the desired position.

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Make sure that the projection on the slide plate holder fits into the corresponding hole in the slide plate.

To adjust the windshield height

  1. Match mark
  2. Slide plate
  3. Slide plate holder

3. Tighten the adjusting knobs.

Adjusting the front fork

WARNING

Always adjust the spring preload on both fork legs equally, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result.

Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt. The right front fork leg is equipped with a rebound damping force adjusting screw.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings.

Spring preload

To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction (b).

Spring preload

  1. Spring preload adjusting bolt

The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the spring preload.

Spring preload

  1. Distance A

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft): Distance A = 19.0 mm (0.75 in)

Standard: Distance A = 16.0 mm (0.63 in)

Maximum (hard): Distance A = 4.0 mm (0.16 in)

Rebound damping force

The rebound damping force is adjusted on the right front fork leg only.

To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b).

Rebound damping force

  1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw

Rebound damping setting:

Minimum (soft): 11 click(s) in direction (b)*

Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*

* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a)

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Although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above specifications due to small differences in production, the actual number of clicks always represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary.

Adjusting the shock absorber assembly

This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring and a rebound damping force adjusting screw.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings.

Spring preload

To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (b).

Spring preload

  1. Spring preload adjusting ring
  2. Special wrench
  3.  Extension bar
  4.  Position indicator

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft): 1

Standard: 4

Maximum (hard): 7

Rebound damping force

To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b).

Rebound damping force

  1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw

Rebound damping setting:

Minimum (soft): 3 turn(s) in direction (b)*

Standard: 1 1/2 turn(s) in direction (b)*

Maximum (hard): Adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a)

* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a)

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To obtain a precise adjustment, it is advisable to check the actual total number of turns of the damping force adjusting mechanism. This adjustment range may not exactly match the specifications listed due to small differences in production.

WARNING

This shock absorber assembly contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following information before handling the shock absorber assembly.

Luggage strap holders

Luggage strap holders

  1. Luggage strap holder

There are ten luggage strap holders, eight below the passenger seat and one on each passenger footrest.

Sidestand

The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright.

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The built-in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut-off system, which cuts the ignition in certain situations.

(See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cutoff system.)

WARNING

The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down, or if the sidestand cannot be properly moved up (or does not stay up), otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.

Yamaha's ignition circuit cut-off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the responsibility of raising the sidestand before starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly.

Ignition circuit cut-off system

The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following functions.

Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the following procedure.

WARNING

Ignition circuit cut-off system

Auxiliary DC jack

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock or shortcircuiting, make sure that the cap is installed when the auxiliary DC jack is not being used.

NOTICE

The accessory connected to the auxiliary DC jack should not be used with the engine turned off, and the load must never exceed 24 W (2 A), otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery may discharge.

This vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary DC jack.

A 12-V accessory connected to the auxiliary DC jack can be used when the key is in the "ON" position and should only be used when the engine is running.

To use the auxiliary DC jack

1. Turn the key to "OFF".

2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.

To use the auxiliary DC jack

  1. Auxiliary DC jack cap

3. Turn the accessory off.

4. Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC jack.

To use the auxiliary DC jack

  1. Auxiliary DC jack

5. Turn the key to "ON", and then start the engine. 6. Turn the accessory on.

For your safety - pre-operation checks

Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual.

WARNING

Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.

Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.

Before using this vehicle, check the following points:

Fuel

Engine oil

Coolant

Front brake

Rear brake

Clutch

Throttle grip

Control cables

Drive chain

Wheels and tires

Brake and shift pedals

Brake and clutch levers

Centerstand, sidestand

Chassis fasteners

Instruments, lights, signals and switches

Sidestand switch

See also:

 Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Owner's Manual > Seats

Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise. Seat lock  Unlock.

 Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Owner's Manual > Operation and important riding points

Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. WARNING

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