Yamaha XMax YP400RA - Owner's Manual > Storage compartments

Front storage compartment A

1. Open.
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lid

To open the storage compartment when it is locked, insert the key into the lock, turn it clockwise, and then pull on the lever.

To open the storage compartment when it is unlocked, simply pull on the lever.

To lock the storage compartment, push the lid into the original position, insert the key into the lock, turn it counterclockwise, and then remove it.

Front storage compartment B

To open the storage compartment, pull on the lever.

1. Open.
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lid

To close the storage compartment, push the lid into the original position.

WARNING! Do not store heavy items in this compartment.

Rear storage compartment

Two helmets can be stored in the storage compartment under the seat.

1. Rear storage compartment

NOTICE

Keep the following points in mind when using the storage compartment.

• Since the storage compartment accumulates heat when exposed to the sun and/or the engine heat, do not store anything susceptible to heat, consumables or flammable items inside it.
• To avoid humidity from spreading through the storage compartment, wrap wet articles in a plastic bag before storing them in the compartment.
• Since the storage compartment may get wet while the scooter is being washed, wrap any articles stored in the compartment in a plastic bag.
• Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the storage compartment.

WARNING

Do not exceed the following loading limits:

• Front storage compartment A: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
• Front storage compartment B: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
• Rear storage compartment: 5 kg (11 lb)
• Maximum load for the vehicle: YP400R 185 kg (408 lb) YP400RA 181 kg (399 lb)

Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies

WARNING

Always adjust both shock absorber assemblies equally, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result.

Each shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings.

Adjust the spring preload as follows.

To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring on each shock absorber assembly in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring on each shock absorber assembly in direction (b).

• Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber.
• Use the spring preload adjusting tool included in the owner's tool kit to make this adjustment.

1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Spring preload adjusting tool

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft): 1

Standard: 2

Maximum (hard): 4

Sidestand

1. Sidestand switch

The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright.

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The built-in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut-off system, which cuts the ignition in certain situations.

(See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cutoff system.)

WARNING

The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down, or if the sidestand cannot be properly moved up (or does not stay up), otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.

Yamaha's ignition circuit cut-off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the responsibility of raising the sidestand before starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly.

Ignition circuit cut-off system

The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch and brake light switches) has the following functions.

• It prevents starting when the sidestand is up, but neither brake is applied.
• It prevents starting when either brake is applied, but the sidestand is still down.
• It cuts the running engine when the sidestand is moved down.

Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the following procedure.

WARNING

• The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
• If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system before riding.

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