FOREWORD
This Assembly Manual contains the infor-
mation required for the correct assembly of
this Yamaha vehicle prior to delivery to the
customer. Since some external parts of the
vehicle have been removed at the Yamaha
factory for the convenience of packing, as-
sembly by the Yamaha dealer is required.
It should be noted that the assembled vehi-
cle should be thoroughly cleaned, inspect-
ed, and adjusted prior to delivery to the
customer.
IMPORTANT
The service specifications given in this as-
sembly manual are based on the model as
manufactured. Yamaha Motor Company,
Ltd. is continually striving to improve all of
its models. Modifications and significant
changes in specifications or procedures
will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha
dealers and will appear in future editions of
this manual where applicable. The proce-
dures below are described in the order that
the procedures are carried out correctly
and completely. Failure to do so can result
in poor performance and possible harm to
the vehicle and/or rider.
IMPORTANT MANUAL IN-
FORMATION
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following no-
tations.
SYMBOLS USED IN THE
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety mes-
sages 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 serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid dam-
age to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
VMX17Y
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
©2008 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
First Edition, September 2008
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
In order to simplify descriptions in this as-
sembly manual, the following symbols are
used:
(1): Coat with lithium-soap-based grease.
(2): Tighten to 10 Nm. (10 Nm = 1.0 m•kg
= 7.2 ft•lb)
(3): Towards the front of the vehicle
(4): Clearance required
(5): Install so that the arrow mark faces
upward.
(6): Apply motor oil.
(7): Made of rubber or plastics
(8):
A: Ref. No. (indicating the order of
operations.)
B: Part name
C: Quantity of parts per vehicle
D: Place where parts are held
V:
Stored in plastic bag
C:
Stored in carton box
S:
Fixed inside the steel frame
and/or contained in the Sty-
rofoam tray (upper or low-
er)
*
:
Temporarily installed or se-
cured
E: Size or material of parts
d/D: Diameter of part
L:
Length of part
e.g., 5 (0.20) = 5 mm (0.20 in)
