Yamaha VMX12W1, VMX12WС Owner's Manual

VMX12W1(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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VMX12W1(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, April 2006

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Printed in Japan.

P/N LIT-11626-20-28

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Checking the throttle cable free

play ............................................ 6-19

Valve clearance ............................ 6-20

Tires .............................................. 6-20

Cast wheels .................................. 6-22

Accessories and replacement

parts ........................................... 6-23

Clutch lever ................................... 6-23

Adjusting the brake lever free

play ............................................ 6-24

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ......................................... 6-24

Checking the front and rear brake

pads ........................................... 6-25

Checking the brake and clutch fluid

levels ......................................... 6-25

Changing the brake and clutch

fluids .......................................... 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

cables ........................................ 6-27

Checking and lubricating the throttle

grip and cable ............................ 6-27

Checking and lubricating the brake

and shift pedals ......................... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the brake

and clutch levers ........................ 6-28

Checking and lubricating the

centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28

Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-29

Checking the front fork .................. 6-29

Checking the steering ................... 6-30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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motorist’s blind spot.

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Many accidents involve inexperi­enced operators. In fact, many op­erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur­rent motorcycle license.

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Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo­torcycle to other qualified opera­tors.

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Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

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We recommend that you prac­tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil­iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera­tor. A typical error made by the op­erator is veering wide on a turn
due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or un­dercornering (insufficient lean an­gle for the speed).

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Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Modifications

Modifications made to this motorcycle
not approved by Yamaha, or the re­moval of original equipment, may ren­der the motorcycle unsafe for use and
may cause severe personal injury.
Modifications may also make your mo­torcycle illegal to use.

Loading and accessories

Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili­ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex­treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here are some general guidelines to
follow if loading cargo or adding acces­sories to your motorcycle:

Loading
The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.

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namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.

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Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody­namic effects. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds. These ac­cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.

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Certain accessories can dis­place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free­dom of movement of the opera­tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

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Use caution when adding electri­cal accessories. If electrical acces­sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which

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Indicator and warning lights

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Turn signal indicator light “TURN”

This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.

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Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.

1. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”

2. Turn signal indicator light “TURN”

3. Fuel level warning light “FUEL”

4. High beam indicator light “HIGH BEAM”

5. Oil level warning light “OIL LEVEL”

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Speedometer unit

The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en­able you to plan future fuel stops.

1. Tripmeter reset knob

2. Odometer

3. Tripmeter

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Handlebar switches

Left

Right

1. Dimmer switch “LIGHTS”

2. Turn signal switch “TURN”

3. Horn switch “HORN”

1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”

2. Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”

3. Start switch “START”

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Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”

During normal operation, this switch
should be kept in the “ON” position. If
the fuel warning light comes on while
riding, set the switch to “RES”, refuel as
soon as possible, and then set the
switch back to “ON”.

NOTE:

After switching to “RES”, approximately

3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal) of
fuel remain in the fuel tank.

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Brake lever

The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip.

1. Brake lever

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2. Insert the key into the lock, and

then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel
tank cap can be removed.

To install the fuel tank cap

1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the

tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the mark on the
cap facing forward.

2. Turn the key counterclockwise to

the original position, and then re­move it.

3. Slide the rider seat backrest rear-

ward and push it down.

NOTE:

The fuel tank cap cannot be installed

1. Unlock.

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fuel may deteriorate painted surfac­es or plastic parts.

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CAUTION:

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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.

Your Yamaha engine has been de­signed to use regular unleaded gaso­line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi­um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce

Recommended fuel:

UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY

Fuel tank capacity:

15.0 L (3.96 US gal) (3.30 Imp.gal)

Fuel reserve amount:

3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal)

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Steering lock

To lock the steering

1. Turn the handlebar all the way to

the right.

2. Open the steering lock cover, and

then insert the key.

3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclock-

wise, push it in while turning the
handlebar slightly to the left, and
then turn the key 1/8 turn clock­wise.

4. Check that the steering is locked,

remove the key, and then close the
lock cover.

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To install the rider seat

1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown.

1. Bolt

2. Screw

1. Projection

2. Seat holder

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Adjusting the front fork

This front fork is equipped with air
valves for adjusting the spring rate.

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Always adjust both fork legs equal­ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.

Adjust the spring rate as follows.

1. Elevate the front wheel by placing
the vehicle on the centerstand.

NOTE:

When checking and adjusting the air
pressure, there should be no weight on
the front end of the vehicle.

2. Remove the air valve cap from
each fork leg.

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5. Securely install the air valve caps.

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Spring preload:

Minimum (soft):

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Standard:

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formance.

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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorbers.

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Sidestand

The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.

NOTE:

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)

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The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side­stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon­sibility of raising the sidestand be­fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer re-