2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

							
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1. Engine ground lead
2. Wire harness
3. ABS ECU lead
4. ABS test coupler
5. ABS test coupler lead
6. Hydraulic unit assembly
7. Coolant reservoir hose
8. Oil level switch lead
9. Sidestand switch lead
10. Fuel hose
11. Fuel pump lead
12. Fuel pump coupler
13. Rear brake light switch lead
14. Neutral switch lead
15. Rear right turn signal light lead
16. Lean angle sensor sub-wire harness/frame ground  lead
17. Tail/brake light lead
18. License plate light lead
19. Rear left turn signal light lead
A. Make sure that the engine ground lead terminal  contacts the stopper on the crankcase.
B. Position the plastic band between the rubber cover  and the split in the wire harness.
C. Insert the projection on the plastic band into the  hole in the rear fender, and then fasten the ABS 
ECU lead and wire harness with the band. Route 
the wire harness to the outside of the ABS ECU 
lead. Point the end of the plastic band to the right 
and insert it into the hole in the frame. Do not cut 
off the excess end of the plastic band.
D. Slide the rubber cover over the rear turn signal  light couplers, license plate light coupler, tail/brake 
light coupler, lean angle sensor sub-wire harness 
coupler, and alarm couplers, making sure that the 
connectors and couplers are covered completely.
E. Fold the ABS test coupler lead, and then fasten the  ABS test coupler lead, lean angle sensor sub-wire 
harness, rear right turn signal light lead, rear left 
turn signal light lead, tail/brake light lead, and 
license plate light lead with the plastic locking tie.
F. Position the plastic locking tie 40 –60 mm (1.57 –
2.36 in) from the edge of the holder.
G. Route the canister purge hose (throttle body to  hose joint) and canister purge hose (hose joint to 
canister) under the rubber cover.
H. Slide the rubber cover over the sidestand switch  coupler, rear brake light switch coupler, neutral 
switch coupler, rear wheel sensor coupler, and oil 
level switch coupler, making sure that the couplers 
are covered completely.
I. Route the sidestand switch lead and oil level  switch lead over the coolant reservoir hose.
J. Connect the ABS ECU coupler, and then fasten  the wire harness at the white tape with the plastic 
band. Point the end of the plastic band downward. 
Do not cut off the excess end of the plastic band.
K. Point the end of the plastic band rearward. Do not  cut off the excess end of the plastic band.
L. Fit the ABS test coupler in between the ABS unit  cover and the holder.
M. Face the catch of the holder forward or rearward.
N. Route the fuel pump lead above and to the rear of  the fuel hose. 
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1. License plate light lead
2. Rear right turn signal light lead
3. Tail/brake light lead
4. Rear left turn signal light lead
5. Frame ground lead
6. Lean angle sensor sub-wire harness
7. ABS test coupler lead
A. Route the license plate light lead and rear right  turn signal light lead between the rib and the 
carrier support on the rear fender.
B. Route the license plate light lead and rear right  turn signal light lead to the outside of the rib on the 
rear fender.
C. Make sure that the frame ground lead terminal  contacts the stopper on the frame.
D. Route the tail/brake light lead and rear left turn  signal light lead to the outside of the rib on the rear 
fender.
E. Route the tail/brake light lead, rear left turn signal  light lead, rear right turn signal light lead, and 
frame ground lead to the outside of the rib on the 
rear fender.
F. Fasten the lean angle sensor sub-wire harness,  license plate light lead, tail/brake light lead, frame 
ground lead, rear left turn signal light lead, and rear 
right turn signal light lead with the holder.
G. Route all of the leads between the ribs on the rear  fender.
H. Face the catch of the holder to the left.
I. Route the tail/brake light lead to the front of the  tail/brake light assembly bracket.
J. Route the license plate light lead through the  cutout in the tail/brake light assembly.  
						

							
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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 3-1
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION  CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................................\
........ 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART ....................... 3-1
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE .................................................................... 3-4
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS ............................................................. 3-4
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE .................................................. 3-5
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD BREATHER HOSE ......................... 3-8
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES.......................................... 3-8
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE CANISTER (for California only) ................................... 3-10
REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT ............................................. 3-10
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER........................................................ 3-11
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 3-12
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM ................................. 3-12
ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ................................................ 3-13
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL................................................. 3-13
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ......................... 3-14
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................ 3-15
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS .................................................. 3-15
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES........................................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE WHEELS ..................................................................... 3-16
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ...................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE TIRES .......................................................................... 3-17
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS .................................................... 3-18
CHECKING THE SWINGARM PIVOT .................................................... 3-18
LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT ............................................... 3-18
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD ......................... 3-19
LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD .................................................. 3-20
CHECKING THE FASTENERS ............................................................... 3-20
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS ................................................................. 3-20
LUBRICATING THE PEDALS ................................................................. 3-20
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND ................................................................ 3-20
CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND ......................................................... 3-20
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND........................................................... 3-20
LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND .................................................... 3-20
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH................................................. 3-20
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK ............................................................. 3-20
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................. 3-21
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION .................................................. 3-22
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY .................. 3-22
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL.................................................... 3-23
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ............................................................... 3-24
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 3-25
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ....................................................... 3-26
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 3-26
CHANGING THE COOLANT................................................................... 3-27
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL ............................................ 3-28
CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR OIL ........................................................ 3-29  
						

							
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ................................. 3-29
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES .................................... 3-30
CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP OPERATION ................................. 3-30
CHECKING THE SWITCHES, LIGHTS AND SIGNALS ......................... 3-31
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS ................................................. 3-31
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................................................. 3-31
REPLACING THE AUXILIARY LIGHT BULBS ....................................... 3-32  
						

							
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended c\
hecks and adjustments. If 
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already 
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be 
familiar with this entire chapter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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 From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance interval\
s starting from 8000 mi 
(13000 km) or 12 months.
 Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer 
perform the service.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
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 From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance interval\
s starting from 8000 mi 
(13000 km) or 12 months.
 Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer 
perform the service.
No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km)  or 
1 month 4000 mi 
(7000 km)  or 
6 months 8000 mi 
(13000  km) 
or 
12 months 12000 mi 
(19000  km) 
or 
18 months 16000 mi 
(25000  km) 
or 
24 months 20000 mi 
(31000  km) 
or 
30 months
1 *Fuel line 
Check fuel hoses for cracks or 
damage.
 Replace if necessary. 
2 *Spark plugs 
Check condition.
 Adjust gap and clean. 
 Replace. Every 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months
3 *Valve clearance 
Check and adjust valve clear-
ance when engine is cold. Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
4 *Crankcase 
breather system 
Check breather hose for 
cracks or damage.
 Replace if necessary. 
5 *Fuel injection Adjust synchronization. 
6 *Exhaust system 
Check for leakage.
 Tighten if necessary.
 Replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary. 
7 *Evaporative emis-
sion control sys-
tem (for California 
only) 
Check control system for 
damage.
 Replace if necessary. 
No. ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km)  or 
1 month 4000 mi 
(7000 km)  or 
6 months 8000 mi 
(13000  km) 
or 
12 months 12000 mi 
(19000  km) 
or 
18 months 16000 mi 
(25000  km) 
or 
24 months 20000 mi 
(31000  km) 
or 
30 months
1 *Air filter element Replace. Every 24000 mi (37000 km)
2 *Clutch 
Check operation and fluid 
leakage.
 Correct if necessary.   
						

							
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3 *Front brake 
Check operation, fluid level, 
and for fluid leakage.
 Replace brake pads if neces-
sary. 
4 *Rear brake 
Check operation, fluid level, 
and for fluid leakage.
 Replace brake pads if neces-
sary. 
5 *Brake hoses 
Check for cracks or damage.
 Check for correct routing and 
clamping. 
 Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Wheels 
Check runout, spoke tight-
ness and for damage.
 Tighten spokes if necessary. 
7 *Tires 
Check tread depth and for 
damage.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary. 
8 *Wheel bearings  Check bearings for smooth 
operation.
 Replace if necessary. 
9 *Swingarm pivot 
bearings 
Check operation and for ex-
cessive play. 
 Moderately repack with lithi-
um-soap-based grease. Every 32000 mi (50000 km)
10 *Steering bearings 
Check bearing assemblies for 
looseness. 
 Moderately repack with lithi-
um-soap-based grease. Every 16000 mi (25000 km)
11 *Chassis fasteners 
Check all chassis fitting and 
fasteners.
 Correct if necessary. 
12 Brake lever pivot 
shaft

Apply silicone grease lightly. 
13 Brake pedal pivot 
shaft 
Apply lithium-soap-based 
grease lightly. 
14 Clutch lever pivot 
shaft 
Apply silicone grease lightly. 
15 Shift pedal pivot 
shaft 
Apply lithium-soap-based 
grease lightly. 
16 Centerstand and 
sidestand pivots 
Check operation.
 Apply lithium-soap-based 
grease lightly. 
17 *Sidestand switch 
Check operation and replace 
if necessary. 
18 *Front fork 
Check operation and for oil 
leakage.
 Replace if necessary. 
19 *Shock absorber 
assembly 
Check operation and for oil 
leakage.
 Replace if necessary. 
20 *Rear suspension 
link pivots 
Check operation.
 Correct if necessary. 
21 Engine oil 
Change (warm engine before 
draining). 
22 Engine oil filter 
cartridge 
Replace. 
23 *Cooling system 
Check coolant level and vehi-
cle for coolant leakage. 
 Change. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oil 
Check oil level and for oil 
leakage.
 Change at initial 600 mi (1000 
km) or 1 month, and thereaf-
ter every 16000 mi (25000 
km) or 24 months. Change.
 Change.
No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month 4000 mi 
(7000 km) 
or 
6 months 8000 mi 
(13000  km) or 
12 months 12000 mi 
(19000  km) or 
18 months 16000 mi 
(25000  km) or 
24 months 20000 mi 
(31000  km) or 
30 months  
						

							
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 Air filter
This model ’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be 
cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
 The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty 
areas.
 Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, 
always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as\
 
required.
 Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master c\
ylinders, caliper cylinders and 
clutch release cylinder every two years.
Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or dam\
aged.
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*Front and rear 
brake switches 
Check operation. 
26 Control cables 
Apply Yamaha chain and ca-
ble lube or engine oil thor-
oughly. 
27 *Throttle grip 
Check operation.
 Check throttle cable free play, 
and adjust if necessary.
 Lubricate cable and grip 
housing. 
28 *Lights, signals 
and switches 
Check operation.
 Adjust headlight beam. 
No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month 4000 mi 
(7000 km) 
or 
6 months 8000 mi 
(13000  km) or 
12 months 12000 mi 
(19000  km) or 
18 months 16000 mi 
(25000  km) or 
24 months 20000 mi 
(31000  km) or 
30 months