1999 YAMAHA VMAX Owners Manual

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G:\OM_PDF_DATA\€008\E-8.frameSpecifications
Model VMX12
Dimensions
Overall length 2,300 mm
Overall width 795 mm
Overall height 1,160 mm
Seat height 765 mm
Wheelbase 1,590 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight
(with oil and full fuel tank)
281 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement V type 4-cylinder
Displacement 1,198 cm
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Bore ´ Stroke 76 ´ 66 mm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 3.5 L
With oil filter replacement 3.8 L
Total amount 4.7 L
-20° -10° 0°
10°20° 30°
40°50°C
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives which
will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting inreduced component life and poor engine performance.
EAU01038

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