Helmet Holder; Adjusting The Front Fork - Yamaha VMAX VMX12S Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Helmet holder

3
1. Helmet holder
2. Unlock.
To open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, place it in the
original position, and then remove the
key.
WARNING
Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of con-
trol and possibly an accident.
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Adjusting the front fork

This front fork is equipped with air
valves for adjusting the spring rate.
WARNING
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.
Adjust the spring rate as follows.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing
the vehicle on the centerstand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the air
pressure, there should be no weight on
the front end of the vehicle.
2. Remove the air valve cap from
each fork leg.
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1. Front fork air valve cap
2. Front fork air valve
3. Check the air pressure in each fork
1. Air pressure gauge
NOTE:
An optional air pressure gauge is avail-
able at a Yamaha dealer.
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leg with an air pressure gauge.