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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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ABS The Yamaha ABS

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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32. Turn the key counterclockwise tothe original position, and then re-
move it.
3. Return the backrest to the original position.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be i

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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Use only

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Rear brake Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check flui

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTICE
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If the above warning lights or indica-
tor light do not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if
a warning or indicator l

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NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorc

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YAMAHA VMAX 2012  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Air filter This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air t