2011 YAMAHA VMAX Owners Manual

CONSUMER INFORMATION
9-1
9
EAU48611
Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification num-
ber and model label information in the
spaces provided below for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case
the vehicle is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26400
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.TIPThe vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
EAU26470
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the rider seat. (See page 3-25.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Model label
1
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light.................................... 3-6
Air filter element .................................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-38BBattery................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-19
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-23
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-20CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-24
Clutch lever .................................. 3-18, 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowling and panels,
removing and installing ......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-18Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
EXUP system ....................................... 3-30
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-26
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-22
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-24
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-17
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-18
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-34
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-31
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-30MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display............................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-17SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-25
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-19
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-28
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-7
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-18
Steering, checking................................. 6-29
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
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INDEX
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-41
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-17VValve clearance .................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-30
Wheels.................................................. 6-22
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