Yamaha VMAX VMX12S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
NOTE:
From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months.
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NOTE:
● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
• After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change
the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
17 * Cooling system
• Check hoses for cracks or dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
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• Change with ethylene glycol anti-
freeze coolant every 24 months.
Change.
18 Final gear oil
• Check oil level and for oil leakage.
• Change at initial 600 mi (1000
km) or 1 month, and thereafter
every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24
months. Change.
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Change.
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19 *
Control and meter
cables
• Apply Yamaha chain and cable
lube or engine oil 10W-30 thor-
oughly.
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No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
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