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3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00071
Oil level indicator circuit check
COPY CB-48ECB-48E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.Check engine oil level.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Oil level
is OK.
Supply
engine oil.Oil level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.
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3-4
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2
3
4
56
7
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EAU00085
Fuel indicator circuit check
COPY CB-46ECB-46E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “ ”.
Fuel indicator light does
not come on.
Fuel indicator light
comes on.Check the fuel level.
Fuel indicator light
comes on.
Fuel indicator light
does not come on.
Fuel level and electrical
circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Fuel level
is OK.
Supply fuel.Fuel level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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
3
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
