2015 YAMAHA VMAX bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Battery ...........................................6-31
Replacing the fuses .......................6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb.........6-36
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ............................................6-37
Tail/brake light ...............................6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................6-38
Replacing a license plate light bulb ............................................6-39
Supporting the motorcycle............6-40
Troubleshooting ............................6-40
Troubleshooting charts .................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
INDEX ...............................................10-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-36
6
EAU46463
Replacing the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the head light bul b
using a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the bulb cover. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt
1
1
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
2
1
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6-37
65. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU46405
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-36.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out of the socket. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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6-38
6
EAU24182
Tail/brake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti ghten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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6-39
6
EAU50453
Replacing a license plate li ght
b ul b1. Remove the holding plate by re-
moving the bolts.
2. Remove the license plate light unit bolts. 3. Pull the license plate light unit out-
ward as shown to access the bulb
and its socket. 4. Remove the license plate light
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.
5. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
6. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
7. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
turning it clockwise until it stops.
8. Place the license plate light unit in the original position, and then in-
stall the bolts.
9. Install the holding plate by install- ing the bolts.1. Holding plate
2. Bolt
12
1. License plate light unit bolt
2. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light unit
1
2
12
1. License plate light bulb
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:110 mm (4.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 11.2 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 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
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
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 motor fuse:
20.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
ABS 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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10
INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-25
Brake lever............................................ 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-24
Clutch lever.................................. 3-19, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ........................ 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking.............. 6-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-18 Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5
EXUP system ....................................... 3-31
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ...................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-22
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-17
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-18
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-36
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-32
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-39
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-31MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3 Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model 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........................................... 3-18SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-25
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-19
Shift timing indicator light ....................... 3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-29
Sidestand.............................................. 3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-7
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-18
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-20
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INDEX
10-2
10
Tires ...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-38
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-18VValve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-23
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