Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1995 Yamaha VMAX 1200
Servicing the 1995 Yamaha VMAX 1200 starts with the motorcycle’s oil specification rather than a generic product recommendation. Check the model-specific guidance for choosing the lubricant and completing the refill correctly.
What kind of oil does a 1995 Yamaha VMAX 1200 take?
The catalog's engine-oil matches for this motorcycle specify 10W-40, 10W-30 as the listed viscosities. Products shown for this application include 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Viscosity alone does not establish full compatibility; verify the manufacturer’s oil standard.
What oil filter does a 1995 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include 24933-EA.

