2010 YAMAHA XT1200Z height

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-15
Handlebar switches ......................3-16
Clutch lever ...................................3-17
Shift pedal .....................................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-19
ABS ..............................................3-20
Traction control system ................3-21
Fuel tank cap ................................3-22
Fuel ...............................................3-23
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..........................................3-24
Catalytic converter ........................3-25
Rider seat .....................................3-25
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-26
Windshield ....................................3-28 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Carriers ........................................ 3-31
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-35
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner ’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing
cowlings ...................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-20
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25U23PE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 2:29 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-26
32. Remove the key.
TIP

Make sure that the rider seat is
properly secured before riding.


The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-
tion. (See “Adjusting the rider seat
height ”.)
EAU49472
Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider ’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-25.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it out. 3. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the match mark is
aligned with the “ H” mark as
shown.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
1. Low position
2. High position
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “H ” mark
3. Match mark
1
2 3
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-27
3
4. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-25.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it out.
3. Install the rider seat height position adjuster so that the match mark is
aligned with the “L ” mark as
shown. 4. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3
2
1
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2255 mm (88.8 in)
Overall width:
980 mm (38.6 in)
Overall height: 1410 mm (55.5 in)
Seat height: 845/870 mm (33.3/34.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground clearance: 205 mm (8.07 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2700 mm (106.3 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:261 kg (575 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder
Displacement: 1199 cm ³
Bore × stroke:
98.0 × 79.5 mm (3.86 × 3.13 in)
Compression ratio: 11.00 :1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:3.10 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.40 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid
gear oil
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.83 L (1.93 US qt, 1.61 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 L (6.08 US gal, 5.06 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
23P1 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model: NGK/CPR8EB9
Spark plug gap:
0.8 –0.9 mm (0.031 –0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 85/58 (1.466)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 ˚C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 ˚F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light ................................... 3-7
Air filter element.................................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-15
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-35
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches .............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-19CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-31
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-25
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Clutch lever.................................. 3-17, 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-16
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
EEngine break-in .......................................5-3
Engine idling speed, checking............... 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-16
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-24
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-22
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-16
Hazard switch........................................ 3-17
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-33
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-8
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-33
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-32MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-16RRider seat ............................................. 3-25
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-26SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-16
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-18
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