Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1997 Yamaha VMAX 1200
Before you purchase oil for the 1997 Yamaha VMAX 1200, compare the catalog match against the motorcycle’s service requirements. The right viscosity is only one consideration; the applicable oil standards and filling procedure also matter.
What type of engine oil does a 1997 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
In the product lookup for this model, 10W-40, 10W-30 are the engine-oil grades shown. Catalog-matched oil products include 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Check the owner’s manual for any additional oil requirements beyond the listed viscosity.
What oil filter does a 1997 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.
