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2023 Yamaha MT-09 Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for 2023 Yamaha MT-09: intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

Technical PassportOEM VERIFIED

Engine

890cc

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

Final Drive

525 Chain

Engine Oil

3.40 L (3.60 US qt)

Spark Plug

NGK CPR9EA-9

Front Tire

120/70ZR17

Gen 2021–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2021 through 2026.

SPECS-TO-CART BUNDLESFactory Direct-Fit Maintenance Bundles Available

1-Click verified Motul engine oil service kits, race filters, spark plugs, and brake fluid pre-measured for this 2023 Yamaha MT-09.

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Select Model Year:(Active: 2023)
6 Production Years (2021–2026)

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Suggested Items4 Verified Workshop Consumables Available for this Job

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Factory Valve Clearance & Shim Calculator

OEM Workshop Tolerances

Cylinder head valve lash specifications, timing TDC mark alignments, and interactive replacement shim calculation engine.

Adjustment Mechanism: 9.48 mm

Active Valve Range (INTAKE)

0.11 - 0.20 mm

0.004 - 0.008 in

Nominal Mid-Spec Target

0.15 mm

Ideal cold lash assembly setting

Shim Diameter / Tappet

9.48 mm

Bucket-and-shim interface

Measurement Condition

Cold Engine (≤ 35°C / 95°F)

TDC compression stroke only

Interactive Shim Sizing Calculation Engine: New Shim = Current Shim + (Measured Clearance - Target Clearance)

1. Feeler Gauge Measured Clearance (mm)

Factory intake tolerance: 0.11 - 0.20 mm

2. Currently Installed Shim (mm)

Measured with micrometer or read laser-etched face

TDC Crankshaft Timing Index

Align TDC mark on crankshaft rotor with crankcase boss; intake & exhaust punch marks flush with head surface

Feeler Gauge Technique

Angled blade feeler gauge (cold engine ≤ 35°C / 95°F)

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

2 Active Campaigns

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

Verify VIN on NHTSA.gov

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 2 safety recall campaigns associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #25V248000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

Received: 16/04/2025▼

Defect Description

Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA #22V130000DO NOT OPERATE / PARK OUTSIDEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Received: 07/03/2022▼

OEM Workshop Archives

Official Factory Service Bulletins & Field Updates

2 Documented Bulletins

Bulletin #YAM-15V176Safety Recall 15V-176: FZ-09 / MT-09 / YZF-R6 Shift Cam Segment Stopper & Shift Shaft Assembly

Source: Yamaha_FZ09_MT09_R6_Recall_ShiftCamStopper.pdf

Mandated Torques:Hand-Tool Torque Mandate: Air tools strictly forbidden on YZF-R6 slipper clutch boss nut to prevent mainshaft thread strippingBlue Paint Identification Dot on shift shaft end denotes campaign completion

Consumable Specs:Yamalube 4T Engine OilLithium Soap-Based Grease for Oil Seal Lips

Genuine Part Numbers:90891-10251-001RC-18101-01-001RC-15461-00-0090891-10254-002C0-18101-02-002C0-15461-01-00

Transmission MechanismExploded View: Shift Cam Segment Stopper & Shift Shaft (Safety Recall 15V-176)

Sharp Notch vs. Smooth Radius Defect • Blue Paint Identification Dot

Click any component or inspection mark to view recall remedy specifications.

Inspection TargetRecall 15V-176

Shift Cam Segment Stopper (Sharp vs. Smooth Bend)

Kit # 90891-10251-00 (FZ09) / 90891-10254-00 (R6)

Mechanical Engineering Status:RECALL 15V-176 DEFECT LOCUS

CRITICAL RECALL DEFECT: The original factory stopper arm was stamped with an acute sharp internal notch at the bend. Under rapid gear shifts, cyclic fatigue caused catastrophic fracture at the notch. The countermeasure part features an engineered smooth radial bend that distributes stress evenly.

Interactive Assembly Nodes:

Bulletin #YAM-22V130Bulletin M2022-006R / Campaign 990158: MT-09 / Tracer 9 GT ECU Throttle Calibration & Stall Reprogramming

Source: Yamaha_MT09_Tracer9GT_Recall990158_M2022_006R_ECU.pdf

Mandated Torques:Diagnostic Communication: YDS (Yamaha Diagnostic System) high-speed CAN reflash procedureBattery Voltage Gate: Maintain constant 12.6V+ using battery tender during ECU flash

Consumable Specs:Yamaha YDS Diagnostic Interface SoftwareFactory Calibration Rom File

Genuine Part Numbers:B7N-8591A-11B7N-8591A-61BAM-8591A-11BAP-8591A-11BAP-8591A-61