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SPECIFICATIONS 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) Rear tire: Type: Tubeless Size: 200/50R18M/C 76V Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT028R Front wheel: Wheel type: Cast wheel Rim size: 18M/C x MT3.50 Rear wheel: Wheel type: Cast wheel Rim size: 18M/C x MT6.00 Loading: Maximum load: VMX17B 190 kg (419 lb) VMX17BC 189 kg (417 lb) (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories) Front brake: Type: Dual disc brake Operation: Right hand operation Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 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: VMX17B 90-190 kg (198-419 lb) VMX17BC 90-189 kg (198-417 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) Rear brake: Type: Single disc brake Operation: Right foot operation Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 Chassis: Frame type: Diamond Caster angle: 31.00 ° Trail: 148 mm (5.8 in) Front suspension: Type: Telescopic fork Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel: 120.0 mm (4.72 in) 9 Front tire: Type: Tubeless Size: 120/70R18M/C 59V Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT028F Rear suspension: Type: Swingarm (link suspension) 9-2

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION	4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	6
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS	8
SAFETY INFORMATION	11
DESCRIPTION	16
Left view	16
Right view	17
Controls and instruments	18
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS	19
Main switch/steering lock	19
Indicator lights and warning lights	20
Speedometer unit	23
Multi-function display	24
Handlebar switches	33
Clutch lever	34
Shift pedal	34
Brake lever	35
Brake pedal	35
ABS	36
Fuel tank cap	37
Fuel	38
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose	39
Catalytic converters	39
Seats	40
Adjusting the front fork	42
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly	43
Luggage strap holders	45
EXUP system	46
Sidestand	46
Ignition circuit cut-off system	47
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS	49
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS	52
Starting the engine	52
Shifting	53
Engine break-in	55
Parking	55
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT	56
Owner’s tool kit	57
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system	58
General maintenance and lubrication chart	60
Removing and installing the cowling and panels	64
Checking the spark plugs	66
Canister (for California only)	67
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge	67
Final gear oil	70
Coolant	73
Air filter element	75
Checking the engine idling speed	76
Checking the throttle grip free play	76
Valve clearance	76
Tires	77
Cast wheels	79
Clutch lever	79
Checking the brake lever free play	80
Brake light switches	80
Checking the front and rear brake pads	81
Checking the brake fluid level	81
Changing the brake and clutch fluids	83
Checking and lubricating the cables	83
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable	83
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals	84
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers	84
Checking and lubricating the sidestand	85
Lubricating the swingarm pivots	85
Checking the front fork	86
Checking the steering	86
Checking the wheel bearings	87
Battery	87
Replacing the fuses	90
Replacing the headlight bulb	91
Tail/brake light	93
Replacing a turn signal light bulb	93
Replacing a license plate light bulb	94
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb	95
Supporting the motorcycle	96
Troubleshooting	96
Troubleshooting charts	98
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE	100
Matte color caution	100
Care	100
Storage	103
SPECIFICATIONS	105
CONSUMER INFORMATION	108
Identification numbers	108
Reporting safety defects	110
Motorcycle noise regulation	111
Maintenance record	112
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY	114

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SPECIFICATIONS

9-2

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/BT028R

Loading:

Maximum load:

VMX17B 190 kg (419 lb)

VMX17BC 189 kg (417 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:

VMX17B 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)

VMX17BC 90–189 kg (198–417 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 wheel

Rim size:

18M/C x MT3.50

Rear wheel:

Wheel type:

Cast wheel

Rim size:

18M/C x MT6.00

Front brake:

Type:

Dual disc brake

Operation:

Right hand operation

Specified brake fluid:

DOT 4

Rear brake:

Type:

Single disc brake

Operation:

Right foot operation

Specified brake fluid:

DOT 4

Front 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)