Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1998 Yamaha VMAX 1200
For the 1998 Yamaha VMAX 1200, the product catalog provides a starting point when choosing a lubricant. Before servicing the engine, verify the complete manufacturer specification and the procedure used to check the final oil level.
What kind of oil does a 1998 Yamaha VMAX 1200 take?
The listed engine-oil viscosities for this application are 10W-40, 10W-30. The matching oil selection includes 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.
Which oil filter is listed for a 1998 Yamaha VMAX 1200?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.

