2011 YAMAHA VMAX wheel

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU26243
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
ECA10810


Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.


To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-30.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2395 mm (94.3 in)
Overall width:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Overall height:
1190 mm (46.9 in)
Seat height:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3500 mm (137.8 in)Weight:Curb weight:
310 kg (683 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1679 cm³
Bore × stroke:
90.0 × 66.0 mm (3.54 × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio:
11.30 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.30 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.70 L (4.97 US qt, 4.14 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE
80 API GL-5
Quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
3.75 L (3.96 US qt, 3.30 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
2S31 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EIA
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/IU27D
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.509 (86/57)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final drive:
Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio:
3.082 (22/23 x 29/09)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
2.375 (38/16)
2nd:
1.810 (38/21)
3rd:
1.400 (35/25)
4th:
1.115 (29/26)
5th:
0.935 (29/31)Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
31.00 °
Trail:
148 mm (5.8 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R18M/C 59V
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT028F
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
200/50R18M/C 76V
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT028RLoading: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:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition:
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheelRim size:
18M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT6.00Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 11.2 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED x 2
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
20.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Sub radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 AABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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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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