2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 63

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT INITIAL No. ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month √ 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months √ ODOMETER READINGS 20000 mi 16000 mi 12000 mi 8000 mi (13000 km) (19000 km) (25000 km) (31000 km) or or or or 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 27 * Control cables • Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly. • Check operation. • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing. • Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam. 28 * Throttle grip √ √ √ √ √ 29 * Lights, signals and switches √ √ √ √ √ √ EAU38440 TIP ● Air filter • This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it. • The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. ● Hydraulic brake and clutch systems • After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required. • Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders and clutch release cylinder every two years. • Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged. 7 7-8