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2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

Gen 2021–2024

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 2024.

Select Model Year:(Active: 2023)

2021 2022 2023 2024

Engine

890cc

Drive

525

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

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

1 Active Campaign

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 1 safety recall campaign 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.