Table Of Contents - Yamaha VMAX VMX12S Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch .....................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-1
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Steering lock ...................................3-8
Rider seat .......................................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-11
V-Boost .........................................3-13
Sidestand ......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 6-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ..................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Final gear oil ................................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-22
Clutch lever free play ................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-25
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-29