tires YAMAHA VMAX 2015 User Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
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 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
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e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Final drive:Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio: 3.082 (22/23 x 29/09)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:2.375 (38/16)
2nd: 1.810 (38/21)
3rd:
1.400 (35/25)
4th: 1.115 (29/26)
5th: 0.935 (29/31)Chassis:Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 31.00 °
Trail:
148 mm (5.8 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70R18M/C 59V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT028F G
Rear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size:
200/50R18M/C 76V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT028R GLoa din g:Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition: 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel Rim size:
18M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 18M/C x MT6.00Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 120 mm (4.7 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
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INDEX
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Tires ...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-38
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-18VValve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-23
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