Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-5
Removing and installing the cowling and
panels ................................................................6-8
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-9
Canister (for California only) ..............................6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-11
Final gear oil ......................................................6-15
Coolant ..............................................................6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-21
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-22
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-22
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-22
Tires ...................................................................6-23
Cast wheels .......................................................6-25
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-25
Clutch lever free play .........................................6-26
Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-27
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-28

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ........ 6-29
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-32
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-33
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-33
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-34
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-35
Battery ............................................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-39
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-40
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb .................................... 6-41
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-42
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-44
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-46
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-47
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