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EAU10194

VMX17L / VMX17LC

OWNER’S MANUAL

y Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

1st e

ition, July 2019

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P/N LIT-11626-33-43

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Page 1: ...DIC183 B8X 28199 11 VMX17L VMX17LC OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 33 43...

Page 2: ...reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently...

Page 3: ...maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamah...

Page 4: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or...

Page 5: ...a Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed...

Page 6: ...Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing the cowling and panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 11 Canister f...

Page 7: ...oting charts 7 41 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Mo...

Page 8: ...e They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is av...

Page 9: ...5PW 2415E 11 4B5 21686 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 1...

Page 10: ...ncinerate puncture or open 4AA 22259 80 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90...

Page 11: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibili...

Page 12: ...main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry...

Page 13: ...To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along...

Page 14: ...hange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep...

Page 15: ...s Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if e...

Page 16: ...er page 4 26 6 Luggage strap holder page 4 28 7 Final gear oil check bolt page 7 15 8 Final gear oil drain bolt page 7 15 9 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 26 10 Sidestand page 4 29 11 Shift ped...

Page 17: ...Rider seat page 4 22 5 Fuse box 1 page 7 33 6 Radiator cap page 7 18 7 Spring preload adjuster page 4 24 8 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 24 9 Coolant reservoir page 7 18 10 Engine oil level ch...

Page 18: ...fluid reservoir page 7 26 4 Speedometer unit page 4 5 5 Shift timing indicator light page 4 4 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 25 7 Right handlebar switches page 4 15 8 Brake lever page 4 17 9 Thr...

Page 19: ...the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Oth...

Page 20: ...trical circuit of the warning light place the vehicle on a level surface set the engine stop switch to and turn the key from OFF to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds and then...

Page 21: ...me on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on after refueling have a Yamaha dealer check the v...

Page 22: ...go off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or high er The ABS may not work correctly If any of the above occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as possible See page 4 18 for an...

Page 23: ...a RESET button are located on the handlebar holder Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the tac...

Page 24: ...ract the operator and increase the risk of an accident A SELECT button and a RESET button are located on the handlebar holder These buttons allow you to control or change the settings in the multi fun...

Page 25: ...e display in the following order TRIP F TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP F If you continue to ride the vehicle after the fuel reserve tripmeter TRIP F ap pears the fuel meter and fuel level warning indicator start...

Page 26: ...change settings in this mo de Shifting the transmission into gear saves all settings made then can cels the Select mode and displays the Normal mode in all screens Depending on the screen pushing RES...

Page 27: ...to activate the indicator light the indicator light comes on and stays on when activated Push SELECT and highlight Flash to activate the indicator light the indicator light flashes when activated Push...

Page 28: ...t timing indicator light is deactivat ed 7 Push RESET to set the selected engine speed 8 Push RESET again to return to the previous menu To set individual gear r min 1 Push SELECT to highlight gears f...

Page 29: ...ock 8 Push RESET again to return to the previous menu Resetting all the brightness and shift timing indicator light functions This resets all settings made to the brightness and shift timing indicator...

Page 30: ...ld ing SELECT and RESET for three seconds Using the countdown clock The countdown clock can be activated as follows 1 Push SELECT to highlight Stopwatch 2 Push RESET 3 Push SELECT to highlight Countdo...

Page 31: ...or coolant temperature warn ing light is on If when the engine is running while the system status menu is displayed the fuel level warning light or coolant temperature warn ing light comes on the Nor...

Page 32: ...ht Maintenance 2 Push RESET 3 Push SELECT to highlight the item to reset 4 Push RESET to reset the item TIP The bottom area was left blank for another item the rider cares to check the distance of sin...

Page 33: ...the low beam EAU12461 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position To can...

Page 34: ...nning otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU12832 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left side of the handlebar To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handlebar grip To engag...

Page 35: ...grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing knob while holding the lever pushe...

Page 36: ...brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagn...

Page 37: ...orward 2 Insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into th...

Page 38: ...refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop fill...

Page 39: ...ol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha beca...

Page 40: ...ely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a...

Page 41: ...turn the backrest to the original position Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Pull the rider seat backrest release lever on the left side of the vehicle as shown The backrest will slide for...

Page 42: ...ting screws NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspensio...

Page 43: ...a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above specifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the entire ad justing range To o...

Page 44: ...o avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting knob in...

Page 45: ...tion WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper wi...

Page 46: ...timate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regu lates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP system valve is con stantly adjusted in accordance with th...

Page 47: ...ct the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be...

Page 48: ...s stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not...

Page 49: ...Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 4 20 4 21 En...

Page 50: ...icate ca ble and grip housing 7 20 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air p...

Page 51: ...ion checks 5 3 5 Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 29 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UB8X11E0 book Page 3 Thur...

Page 52: ...p system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU51682 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circ...

Page 53: ...rt the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve...

Page 54: ...d gear Make sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next high...

Page 55: ...il must be changed and the oil filter cartridge or element re placed ECA10333 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5700 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be oper...

Page 56: ...erforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...

Page 57: ...d in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive mainte nance and minor repairs However other tools such as a torque wrench may be n...

Page 58: ...000 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 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses fo...

Page 59: ...r dam age Replace if necessary 8 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or...

Page 60: ...id level and for fluid leakage Correct if necessary 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for flu...

Page 61: ...eners Correct if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease...

Page 62: ...e 24 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change coolant 25 EXUP system Check operation cable free play and pulley position Every 12000 mi 19000 km 26 Final gear oil C...

Page 63: ...inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders caliper cylinders and clutch release cylinder every two years Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged 27 Front...

Page 64: ...a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU46431 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 22 2 Remove panel C See page 7 10 3 Remove the bolts and then pull the cowling of...

Page 65: ...iginal po sition 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it Panel B To remove the panel 1 Remove the bolt 2 Pull the panel outward To install the panel Place the pane...

Page 66: ...or when the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the engine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a dis tinctly different color the engine could be operating improp...

Page 67: ...sure to check the following Check each hose connection Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage Replace if damaged Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked and if necessary clean i...

Page 68: ...ngine oil filler cap O ring Replace if damaged 6 Install the engine oil filler cap To change the engine oil and filter 1 Start the engine warm it up brief ly and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan un...

Page 69: ...ied amount of the recommended oil into the crank case TIP Using a funnel is recommended 9 After checking the engine oil filler cap O ring install the filler cap TIP Wipe off any spilled oil before sta...

Page 70: ...nged as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA10371 Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the final gear case Make sure that no oil gets...

Page 71: ...der the final gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the final gear case breather cap by removing the bolt and washer 4 Remove the final gear oil filler bolt the final gear oil drain bolt and thei...

Page 72: ...l gear case breather cap by installing the washer and bolt and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 11 Check the final gear case for oil leakage If oil is leaking check for the cause 1 Final...

Page 73: ...the radiator cap when the en gine is hot EWA15162 4 Add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water i...

Page 74: ...element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Chec...

Page 75: ...is cold EAU64251 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to m...

Page 76: ...immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at mo...

Page 77: ...s list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of...

Page 78: ...justing the clutch le ver free play is not needed However it is necessary to check the hydraulic system for leakage before each ride If the clutch lever free play does become excessive and shifting be...

Page 79: ...aler EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43063 Front...

Page 80: ...brake pads as a set EAU46542 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Rep...

Page 81: ...mmediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to che...

Page 82: ...cked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Mak...

Page 83: ...rs The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap b...

Page 84: ...periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23273 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintena...

Page 85: ...und See page 7 39 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and...

Page 86: ...tely call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery...

Page 87: ...oltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully...

Page 88: ...lead first then connect the negative battery lead by installing their bolt NOTICE When installing the battery be sure to turn the main switch off then connect the positive lead before connecting the...

Page 89: ...question to check if the device operates 1 ABS solenoid fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Spare fuse 1 2 3 1 Ignition fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock 5 Electron...

Page 90: ...e from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using...

Page 91: ...ve a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU46405 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page...

Page 92: ...is equipped with an LED type brake tail light If the brake tail light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24205 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by...

Page 93: ...53 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the holding plate by re moving the bolts 2 Remove the license plate light unit bolts 3 Pull the license plate light unit out ward as shown to access th...

Page 94: ...or performing other mainte nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright Check that the motorcy cle is in a stable and level position be fore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be plac...

Page 95: ...ire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imita...

Page 96: ...e engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer chec...

Page 97: ...press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommende...

Page 98: ...e muffler outlets with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly...

Page 99: ...soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a...

Page 100: ...any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11132 Contaminants on the...

Page 101: ...rk plugs and then pla ce the spark plugs on the cylin der head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit sparking during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter T...

Page 102: ...Motorcycle care and storage 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle UB8X11E0 book Page 5 Thursday July 11 2019 11 30 AM...

Page 103: ...or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 4 30 L 4 55 US qt 3 78 Imp qt With oil filter removal 4 70 L 4 97 US qt 4 14 Imp qt Final gear oil Type Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil S...

Page 104: ...417 lb VMX17LC 190 kg 419 lb VMX17L Total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Up to 90 kg 198 lb load Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa...

Page 105: ...ng LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine t...

Page 106: ...NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record thi...

Page 107: ...stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control In...

Page 108: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor...

Page 109: ...le for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or...

Page 110: ...der that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 40...

Page 111: ...ation 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UB8X11E0 book Page 6 Thursday July 11...

Page 112: ...bsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection a...

Page 113: ...ter date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can b...

Page 114: ...vered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is...

Page 115: ...protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S cov...

Page 116: ...overflow hose 4 21 Fuel tank cap 4 19 Fuses replacing 7 33 H Handlebar switches 4 15 Hazard switch 4 16 Headlight bulb replacing 7 35 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 15 I Identification n...

Page 117: ...hooting charts 7 41 Turn signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 37 Turn signal switch 4 15 V Valve clearance 7 20 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identi...

Page 118: ...UB8X11E0 book Page 3 Thursday July 11 2019 11 30 AM...

Page 119: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha enginee...

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