2008 YAMAHA TMAX headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-5
Fuel gauge .......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..............3-11
Handlebar switches .......................3-11
Front brake lever ...........................3-12
Rear brake lever ............................3-13
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-14
Fuel tank cap .................................3-15
Fuel ................................................3-16
Catalytic converter .........................3-17
Seat ...............................................3-17
Helmet holder ................................3-18
Storage compartments ..................3-19
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-21
Shock absorber .............................3-21Sidestand ...................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-22
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-3
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR
............................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 6-11
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-32
Rear turn signal light bulb .............. 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................ 6-33

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
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EAU23760
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
WARNING

EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.
3. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
CAUTION:

ECA10660
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
1
2

1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Unhook.
1
2

1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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89

Caster angle:
25.00 °
Trail:
92.0 mm (3.62 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R15 M/C 56H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT011F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100L
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT012R
Loading:
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2

)Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2

)
Loading condition:
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2

)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
2

)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
116.0 mm (4.57 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
×
1

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-3
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-33
B
Battery .....................................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front .....................................3-12
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-25
Braking ......................................................5-3
C
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-17
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-26
Chain drive oil ..........................................6-14
Coolant ....................................................6-15
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-6
D
Dimmer switch .........................................3-11
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine idling speed .................................6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..............6-11
Engine stop switch...................................3-12
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
F
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-22Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-4
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-22
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-11Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-21
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-17
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-21
Sidestand ................................................ 3-21
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-19
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-11