Yamaha 9 9 Vmax Manual
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The Cyclepedia Yamaha VMX1200 VMAX online motorcycle service manual features detailed full-color photographs and wiring diagrams, complete specifications with step-by-step procedures performed and written by a seasoned factory trained technician. The Yamaha VMAX is a brute of a motorcycle. It handles rather poorly by today’s standards but remains to be a stop-light-to-stop-light, rocket ship on two wheels. It’s certainly got that outlaw bike thing going on – that’s why we’ve got it caged up above behind a barbedwire fence in a graveled stockyard (photo at the top of this page). Thanks to the fine folks in media relations at Yamaha, I had the chance to test ride a VMAX.
I used the 1996 model to commute to work from Redondo Beach, California for nearly two weeks. My ride was mostly within site of the coastline along Esplanade, passing the Redondo Pier, onto Hermosa Ave, to Manhatten Ave all the way through El Segundo, Playa Del Rey on to Marina Del Rey.
Sweet roads for a VMAX. I was reluctant to see the bike go. One speeding ticket later, on the expressway, and I knew it had to go. I hope you enjoy this manual as much as we’ve enjoyed wrenching on this classic muscle bike. Thank you to the Yamaha VMAX community – we wouldn’t be here without you. Please support the Cyclepedia.com Project by becoming a subscriber.
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OWNER’S MANUAL VMX17 2CE-28199-E1. EAU70210 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. 1450-6, Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-ken, 437-0292 Japan DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Product: IMMOBILIZER Model: 2S3-00 Supplied. EAU10103 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the VMX17, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Important manual information EAU10134 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Important manual information EAU10201 VMX17 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2015 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, October 2015 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan. Table of contents Safety information.1-1 Sidestand.3-31 Checking the throttle grip free Ignition circuit cut-off system.3-32 play.6-20 Description.2-1 Valve clearance.6-20 Left view. 2-1 For your safety – pre-operation Tires.6-21 Right view.2-2 checks.4-1 Cast wheels. Table of contents Replacing the headlight bulb.6-35 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb.6-37 Brake/tail light.6-37 Replacing a turn signal light bulb.6-38 Replacing a license plate light bulb.6-38 Supporting the motorcycle.6-39 Troubleshooting.6-40 Troubleshooting charts.6-41 Motorcycle care and storage.7-1 Matte color caution.7-1 Care.7-1 Storage.7-4.
Safety information Never operate a motorcycle with- pears to be very effective in reduc- EAU1028B out proper training or instruction. Ing the chance of this type of Take a training course. Beginners accident. Be a Responsible Owner should receive training from a cer- Therefore: As the vehicle’s owner, you are re- tified instructor. Safety information Many accidents involve inexperi-.
Always signal before turning or Protective Apparel enced operators. In fact, many op- changing lanes. Make sure that The majority of fatalities from motorcy- erators who have been involved in other motorists can see you. Cle accidents are the result of head in- .
Safety information Do not run engine outdoors where Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When loading within this weight limit, All engine exhaust contains carbon engine exhaust can be drawn into keep the following in mind: Cargo and accessory weight monoxide, a deadly gas. Yamaha accessories, which are avail- performed to your vehicle that change lightweight as possible and able only from a Yamaha dealer, have any of the vehicle’s design or operation should be kept to a minimum.
Been designed, tested, and approved characteristics can put you and others. Safety information Check that the fuel cock (if operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- equipped) is in the “OFF” position ries are not recommended.
Yamaha 9 9 Vmax Manual
And that there are no fuel leaks. Use caution when adding electri- . Description EAU10411 Left view 1. Headlight (page 6-35) 9.
Final gear oil check bolt (page 6-14) 2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-26) 10.Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14) 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-26) 11.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-28) 4. Description EAU10421 Right view 1. Passenger seat (page 3-25) 9.
Brake pedal (page 3-20) 2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25) 10.Fuse box 2 (page 6-34) 3.
Luggage strap holder (page 3-30) 11.Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting knob (page 3-28) 4. Description EAU10431 Controls and instruments 1.
Clutch lever (page 3-18) 9. Throttle grip (page 6-20) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-17) 10.Multi-function display (page 3-8) 3. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-27) 11.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 4. Speedometer unit (page 3-7) 5. Do not expose any key to exces- cess, take the vehicle along with all three keys to a Yamaha dealer to have sively high temperatures. Do not place any key close to them re-registered.
Do not use the key with the red bow for driving. Instrument and control functions Keep other immobilizer system EAU10474 EAU38531 Main switch/steering lock keys away from the main switch All electrical circuits are supplied with as they may cause signal inter- power; the meter lighting, taillight, li- ference. Cense plate light and auxiliary light come on, and the engine can be start- ed. Instrument and control functions lights can be turned on, but all other EAU10687 LOCK electrical systems are off. The key can The steering is locked and all electrical If the steering will not lock, try turning be removed. Systems are off. The key can be re- the handlebars back to the right slight- The steering must be locked before the moved.
(See page 6-11.) If the transmission is in the neutral position. Warning light still stays on after confirming the oil level is correct, EAU11081 have a Yamaha dealer check the High beam indicator light “ ” vehicle. Shift timing indicator light This indicator light comes on when the 2. If this occurs, this occurs, refuel as soon as possible. Light can be checked by turning the key have a Yamaha dealer check the self- The electrical circuit of the warning to “ON”. The warning light should diagnosis system. The ABS may not work correctly.
If any The electrical circuit of the indicator on and go off at the desired engine of the above occurs, have a Yamaha light can be checked by turning the key speeds and is used to inform the rider dealer check the system as soon as to “ON”. EAU46627 Speedometer unit initially when the key is turned to “ON”, or if the indicator light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
The self-diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system circuits. (See page 3-16 for an expla- nation of the self-diagnosis device.). Instrument and control functions Shift timing indicator light EAU4658G Multi-function display The shift timing indicator light works with the tachometer to inform the rider of engine speed. See “Select mode” on page 3-10 for an explanation on how to set this indicator light.
Instrument and control functions The tripmeters will reset and con- To reset a tripmeter, select it by push- tinue counting after 9999.9 is ing “SELECT”, and then push “RESET” reached. For one second. For the UK: to switch between ki- The fuel reserve tripmeter can be reset lometers and miles, press “SE- manually, or after refueling and travel. Instrument and control functions Depending on the screen, pushing Coolant temperature meter Adjusting the brightness The coolant temperature meter indi- “RESET” saves settings or can- This function allows you to adjust the cates the temperature of the coolant. Cels the Select mode to display brightness of the tachometer panel The coolant temperature varies with the Normal mode. Instrument and control functions 6.
Push “SELECT” to scroll to “ ”, 3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Op- then push “RESET” to return to eration selection”. The previous menu. Selecting the shift timing indicator light settings The indicator light flashes once every 4.
Instrument and control functions 5. Push “RESET” to set the selected engine speed. “Off” is highlighted After setting r/min for individual gears, and the r/min digits start flashing. If “All” is chosen, all previously set 6.
Push “SELECT” to highlight the r/min for individual gears return to the engine speed at which the shift default settings of 9000 (activation). Instrument and control functions 3. Push “SELECT” to highlight the 5. Push “RESET”, and the minute desired brightness level. Digits start flashing. Push “RESET” to set the selected 6. Push “SELECT” to increment the brightness level.
Push “RESET” to return to the pre- 7. Instrument and control functions To perform further multi-function 5. Push “SELECT” or shift into gear display settings, enter the Select and the countdown clock starts mode again by pushing and hold- counting down from “5”. Simulta- ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for neously, the shift timing indicator three seconds. Instrument and control functions Checking and resetting the system sta- 2. Push “SELECT” highlight Push “SELECT” and the various trip- “Yes”, then push “RESET”. (High- meters and the odometer are dis- The status/readings of the following lighting “No” and pushing “RE- played in the following order: (TRIP-F) →.
If the display indicates any error codes, note the code number and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. The self-diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system 4. Push “RESET” to reset the item. Horn switch “ ” 5. Turn signal switch “ ” Yamaha dealer and have the stan- When the dimmer switch is set dard keys re-registered.
To “ ”, the passing switch has no ef. Instrument and control functions EAU12461 EAU42342 EAU12832 Turn signal switch “ ” The engine trouble warning light and Clutch lever To signal a right-hand turn, push this ABS warning light may come on when switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand the key is turned to “ON”.
Instrument and control functions Make sure that the appropriate setting EAU12872 EAU33854 Shift pedal Brake lever on the adjusting dial is aligned with the arrow mark on the clutch lever. The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch, which is part of the igni- tion circuit cut-off system.
EAU12944 EAU51672 Brake pedal the adjusting knob with the “ ” mark The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake on the brake lever. System) features a dual electronic con- trol system, which acts on the front and rear brakes independently. Operate the brakes with ABS as you would conventional brakes.
ABS is op- 1. Rider seat backrest release lever erating. However, special tools are required, so please consult your Yamaha dealer. ECA16121 NOTICE Keep any type of magnets (including 1. Rear wheel hub magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic screwdrivers, etc.) away from the. Instrument and control functions 2.
Insert the key into the lock, and EAU13213 Fuel then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in lock will be released and the fuel the tank. Tank cap can be removed. EWA10882 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are. WARNING as well as to the exhaust system. Gasoline is poisonous and can cau- Your Yamaha engine has been de- se injury or death.
Handle gasoline signed to use premium unleaded gas- with care. Never siphon gasoline by oline with a research octane number of mouth. Instrument and control functions EAU51172 EAU13447 ECA10702 Fuel tank breather hose and Catalytic converters NOTICE overflow hose This vehicle is equipped with catalytic Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converters in the exhaust system. Of leaded gasoline will cause unre- EWA10863 pairable damage to the catalytic WARNING.
Instrument and control functions EAU46843 Seats Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1. Pull the rider seat backrest release lever on the left side of the vehicle as shown.
The backrest will slide forward. Rider seat backrest 1. Projection 2. Instrument and control functions EAU14735 Adjusting the front fork EWA10181 WARNING Always adjust both fork legs equally, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result.
This front fork is equipped with spring preload adjusting bolts, rebound damping force adjusting knobs and 1.