fuel YAMAHA VMAX 2001 Owner's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final gear oil
Type SAE80API “GL-4” Hypoid gear
oil
Quantity 0.2 L
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
3.05 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 15 L
Fuel reserve amount 3 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS35 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO / X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.776
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.567
Transmission type Constant-mesh, 5-speedOperation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.529
2nd 1.773
3rd 1.348
4th 1.077
5th 0.929
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 29°
Trail 119 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 110/90 V18 61V
Manufacturer/
model Metzeler / ME33
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 150/90 B15 M/C 74V
Manufacturer/
model Metzeler / ML2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB)
12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (for F, B, I, P)
Meter lighting 14 V, 3 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Fuel level warning light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Radiator fan fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-25
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-26
Brake pedal..............................................3-6
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-28
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play ............................. 6-24
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-14
Changing .......................................... 6-15
Checking .......................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-4EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-4FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-13
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-11
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel reserve switch.................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-37HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-38
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-10
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-1
KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-4MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-3
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1OOil level warning light ...............................3-2
Operation .................................................5-1PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRider seat ................................................3-9SSafety information ....................................1-1
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ...3-12
Sidestand ...............................................3-16
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
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