2020 YAMAHA XMAX 125 brake pads

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-8
Stop an d Start System ..................... 4-1
Stop and Start System ................... 4-1
Stop and Start System operation ... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 5-1
Speedometer .................................. 5-3
Tachometer .................................... 5-3
Multi-function display ..................... 5-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 5-12
Front brake lever .......................... 5-14
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-14 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....... 5-14
Traction control system ................ 5-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-17
Fuel ............................................... 5-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-20
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-20
Storage compartments ................. 5-20
Windshield .................................... 5-22
Handlebar position ....................... 5-25
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ........................................... 7-4 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-8
Checking the spark plug................. 8-9
Canister ........................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil strainer ............. 8-10
Final transmission oil .................... 8-12
Coolant ......................................... 8-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 8-17
Valve clearance............................. 8-17
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels .................................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-22
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-22
Checking and lubricating the
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Safety information
1-5
1Aftermarket Tires an
d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to pro-
vide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims,
sizes, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 8-17 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter in
another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are at-
tached to solid parts of the scoot-
er, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
example, to rubber-mounted han-
dlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo- cation for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
scooter will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Further safe-ri din g points Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
 Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.
 Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
 Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.
 The brake pads or linings could
get wet when you wash the scoot-
er. After washing the scooter,
check the brakes before riding.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
6-1
6
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 5-18, 5-20
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-10
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer add coolant.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 8-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-19, 8-20, 8-21
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
6-2
6
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-19, 8-20, 8-21
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 8-17, 8-23
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 8-23
Wheels an d tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 8-17, 8-19
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
8-23
Centerstan d, si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
8-24
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
5-27
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-4
8
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General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. √√
3 Air filter case check
hose • Clean.
√√√√√
4 *V-
belt case air filter
element • Clean.
√√ √
• Replace. √
5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
9 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
10 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-20
8 There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon
gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
d ent.
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Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsFront brake
Rear brake The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble
the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the position of the wear in-
dicator while applying the brake. If a
brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator almost touches the
brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Brake pad wear indicatorZAUM1957
1
ZAUM1958
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-21
8
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Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
1. Minimum level markZAUM1959
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4ZAUM1960
1 1
1
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Index
AABS warning light ................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 7-3
Activating the Stop and Start System .... 4-1
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 8-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............... 5-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 5-26BBattery .................................................. 8-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 8-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 8-21
Brake lever, front .................................. 5-14
Brake lever, rear ................................... 5-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 8-23
Braking ................................................... 7-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 8-23
Canister ................................................ 8-10
Care ........................................................ 9-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 5-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 8-24
Coolant ................................................. 8-13DData recording, vehicle......................... 11-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 11-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................. 5-12EEmergency mode ................................. 8-34
Engine break-in ...................................... 7-1
Engine oil and oil strainer ..................... 8-10
Engine overheating ............................... 8-33
Engine serial number ............................ 11-1
FFinal transmission oil............................ 8-12
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............................................ 8-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 8-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 8-25
Front turn signal light ........................... 8-29
Fuel ...................................................... 5-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 7-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 5-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 5-20
Fuses, replacing ................................... 8-27HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 5-25
Handlebar switches ............................. 5-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 5-13
High beam indicator light ....................... 5-1
Horn switch .......................................... 5-13IIdentification numbers ......................... 11-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 5-27
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 5-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys...................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 8-30MMain switch ............................................ 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 8-4
Maintenance, emission control system ................................................. 8-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)............. 5-1
Matte color, caution ............................... 9-1 Model label ........................................... 11-1
Multi-function display ............................. 5-4
OOperating range of the smart key
system .................................................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ................ 8-8
Parking.................................................... 7-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Precautions when using the Stop and Start System ......................................... 4-3SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 5-25
Sidestand.............................................. 5-27
Smart key................................................ 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 5-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 8-31
Spark plug, checking .............................. 8-9
Specifications ....................................... 10-1
Speedometer .......................................... 5-3
Starting off .............................................. 7-3
Starting the engine ................................. 7-2
Steering, checking ................................ 8-25
Stop and Start System ........................... 4-1
Stop and Start System indicator light..... 5-2
Stop and Start System operation ........... 4-1
Stop and Start System switch .............. 5-13
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 5-13
Storage ................................................... 9-3
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