Yamaha Versity VP300 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
VP300
1S6-F8199-E0

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the VP300, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology
regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for
dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your VP300. The
owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in
how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If
you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
NOTE : A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE :
•Thismanualshouldbeconsideredapermanentpartofthisscooterandshouldremainwithitevenifthe
scooter is subsequently sold.
•Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor
discrepanciesbetweenyourscooterandthis manual. Ifyouhave any questionsconcerningthis manual,
please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
SCOOTER.
WARNING
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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VP300
OWNER'S MANUAL
© 2004 by MBK INDUSTRIE
1st Edition, January 2004
All rights reserved
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
MBK INDUSTRIE
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in France.

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2 DESCRIPTION
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
8 SPECIFICATIONS
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INDEX

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Scootersare fascinatingvehicles, whichcan giveyou anunsurpassedfeeling ofpower andfreedom. However,
they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not ignore the laws of
physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your scooter.
Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on being in good
shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Scooter
riders — more than car drivers — must always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of
even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers.
Always wear a complete scooter suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials with
protectors), sturdy boots, scooter gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear, however,
should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, create an illu-
sion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-
control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet
weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively — avoiding all dangers, including
those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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