Yamaha VMX17Y(C) - Manual (Page 6)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS
..............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................2-1
DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Left view ...........................................3-1
Right view .........................................3-2
Controls and instruments..................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock .................4-1
Indicator and warning lights .............4-2
Speedometer unit ............................4-4
Multi-function display .......................4-5
Handlebar switches .......................4-12
Clutch lever ....................................4-14
Shift pedal ......................................4-14
Brake lever ....................................4-15
Brake pedal ...................................4-15
ABS ...............................................4-16
Fuel tank cap .................................4-17
Fuel ................................................4-18
Catalytic converters .......................4-19
Seats .............................................4-20
Adjusting the front fork ...................4-22
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ....................................4-24
Luggage strap holders ...................4-26
EXUP system ................................4-26
Sidestand ...................................... 4-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 4-27
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Engine break-in ............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-4
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ...................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-11
Canister (for California only) ......... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 7-12
Final gear oil .................................. 7-15
Coolant .......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ............................ 7-20
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 7-20
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 7-21
Valve clearance ............................ 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Clutch lever ................................... 7-24
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 7-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-26
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
shift pedal .................................. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 7-29
Checking the front fork .................. 7-30
Checking the steering ................... 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-31
Battery ........................................... 7-31