Yamaha TDM900 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
8 Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Coolant
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Checking
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
NOTE:
8 The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8 Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
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Yamaha TDM900 Specifications

General

Displacement	897 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (monoshock)
Front Tire	120/70 ZR18
Rear Tire	160/60 ZR17
Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Wet Weight	223 kg
Length	2, 180 mm
Height	1, 290 mm
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin
Front Brakes	Dual 298mm discs
Rear Brakes	245mm disc
Max Torque	88.8 Nm (65.5 lb-ft) @ 6, 000 rpm