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Periodic maintenance and adjustment – Yamaha VMX17Y(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.

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From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months.

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Air filter

This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed 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

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Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation.

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Control cables

Apply Yamaha chain and cable
lube or engine oil thoroughly.

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Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable

Check operation and free play.

Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.

Lubricate the throttle grip hous-
ing and cable.

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Lights, signals and
switches

Check operation.

Adjust headlight beam.

No.

ITEM

ROUTINE

INITIAL

ODOMETER READINGS

600 mi

(1000 km)

or

1 month

4000 mi

(7000 km)

or

6 months

8000 mi

(13000 km)

or

12 months

12000 mi

(19000 km)

or

18 months

16000 mi

(25000 km)

or

24 months

20000 mi

(31000 km)

or

30 months