2006 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 39
2006 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16720 EAU16841 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below. Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 16 km/h (10 mi/h) 2nd → 3rd: 24 km/h (15 mi/h) 3rd → 4th: 32 km/h (20 mi/h) 4th → 5th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h) Shift down points: 5th → 4th: 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h) 4th → 3rd: 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h) 3rd → 2nd: 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h) 2nd → 1st: 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h) Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. EAU17121 be changed, and the oil filter cartridge or element replaced. 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond The vehicle can now be operated normally. ECA10310 CAUTION: G Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone. G If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 2 3 4 5 6 0-1000 km (0-600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 4500 r/min. 1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 5500 r/min. ECA10331 7 8 9 CAUTION: After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation, the engine oil and final gear oil must 5-4