Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 2001 Yamaha VMAX 1200
An engine-oil service on the 2001 Yamaha VMAX 1200 calls for more than a product match. Identify the correct oil requirement for this particular motorcycle, then follow the prescribed drain, refill, and final level-check steps.
What type of oil does a 2001 Yamaha VMAX 1200 take?
The catalog's engine-oil matches for this motorcycle specify 10W-40, 20W-50 as the listed viscosities. The matching product listing includes 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil. Confirm the manufacturer’s complete oil specification before using a listed product.
What oil filter does a 2001 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.

