2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

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NOTICE
ECA23P1072
 Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the 
wrong oil types or additives could cause 
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any 
chemical additives or use engine oils with a 
grade of CD or higher and do not use oils la-
beled “ ENERGY CONSERVING II”.
 Do not allow foreign materials to enter the 
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the...

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d. Tighten the new oil filter cartridge to specifi- cation with an oil filter wrench.
e. Install the engine guard. Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
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7. Install: Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
(along with the gasket  )
 Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
(along with the gasket  )
8. Fill: Crankcase
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil)
TIP
When assembling the engine after disassembly, 
pour the...

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6. Measure: Engine oil pressure
Out of specification   Adjust.
7. Install: Sub-gallery bolt
8. Install: Engine guard
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
 Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright. 2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the 
maximum level mark  “a” and minimum level 
mark  “b”.
Below the minimum level mark   Add the...

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3. Install: Throttle bodies
Refer to  “THROTTLE BODIES ” on page 7-6.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove: Left side cowling
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
2. Remove: Radiator cap  “1”
WARNING
EWA13030
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, 
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may 
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the 
radiator cap as follows:
Place a...

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Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be 
handled with special care.
WARNING
EWA13040
 If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
 If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly 
wash it away with water and then with soap 
and water.
 If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting 
and get immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
ECA13480
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the 
antifreeze content of...

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4. Install: Final gear oil filler bolt
(along with the gasket  )
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CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR OIL
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the final gear case.
3. Remove: Final gear oil filler bolt  “1”
(along with the gasket  “2”)
 Final gear oil drain bolt  “3”
(along with the gasket  “4”)
Completely drain the final gear case of its oil.
4. Install: Final gear oil drain bolt
(along with the gasket  )
5. Fill: Final gear case
(with the...

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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE 
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA13270
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to 
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables 
as soon as possible.
1. Check: Outer cable
Damage   Replace.
2. Check: Cable operation
Rough movement   Lubricate.
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few...

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e. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
TIP
Make sure that the adjusting nut is covered com-
pletely by the rubber cover.
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EAS23P1074
CHECKING THE SWITCHES, LIGHTS AND 
SIGNALS
1. Check that all switches operate and that all  lights come on.
Refer to  “INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS ” in Owner ’s manual.
Faulty   Refer to  “CHECKING THE 
SWITCHES ” on page 8-127 and  “CHECK-
ING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS ” on 
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WARNING
EWA13320
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot, 
keep flammable products and your hands 
away from the bulb until it has cooled down.
5. Install: Headlight bulb 
Secure the new headlight bulb with the head-
light bulb holder.
NOTICE
ECA13690
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise 
the transparency of the glass, the life of the 
bulb and the luminous flux will be adversely 
affected. If the headlight bulb...

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