2011 YAMAHA XT1200Z Owners Manual

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EAU49473
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 higher position at delivery.
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.
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.1. Low position
2. High position
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1
3
2
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
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33. Install the rider seat height positionadjuster so that the match mark is
aligned with the “ H” mark as
shown. 4. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
EAU49880
Windshield If the original windshield is removed
and then reinstalled, be sure to install
the windshield screws in the lower
holes.TIPAn accessory windshield is available at
your Yamaha dealer. The upper holes
are only to be used for installing the ac-
cessory windshield.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H ” mark
3. Match mark
1
2 3
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
1
2
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EAU14743
Adjusting the front fork
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws and com-
pression damping force adjusting
screws.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt.
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw on each
fork leg in direction (a). To decrease the
rebound damping force and thereby
soften the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting screw on each fork leg in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
1
(a) (b)
Spring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
8
Standard:
5.5
Maximum (hard): 0
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
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3Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting screw
on each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction (b).
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify the
specifications as necessary.
EAU49690
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing knob and a rebound damping force
adjusting knob.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and there-
by soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing knob in direction (b).TIPAlign the appropriate mark on the ad-
justing mechanism with the matching
edge.
Rebound damping setting:Minimum (soft):
10 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
8 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a) 1. Compression damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
Compression damping setting: Minimum (soft):
13 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
6 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction (a)
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Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting knob in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (b).
TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad-
visable to check the actual total number
of clicks or turns of each damping force
adjusting mechanism. This adjustment
range may not exactly match the spec-
ifications listed due to small differences
in production.
WARNING
EWA10221
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.

Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.


Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.


Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.


Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
2. Matching edgeSpring preload setting: Minimum (soft):6
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard): 1
SOFT
HARD
1
(b)
(a)
6
5
4
3
2
1
2
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Rebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):20 clicks in direction (b)*
Standard: 10 clicks in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
3 clicks in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a)
1
(b)
(a)
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EAU49701
Carriers This motorcycle is equipped with a
standard carrier, and with an additional
carrier, located under the passenger
seat. This additional carrier extends the
loading surface and the loading capac-
ity of the standard carrier.
To use the additional carrier, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Standard carrier Additional carrier
WARNING
EWA15481


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 209 kg (461 lb) for the ve-
hicle.


Do not sit on and never ride with
a passenger on the standard or
additional carrier.


Do not exceed the standard car-
rier capacity of 5 kg (11 lb).


Do not exceed the additional
carrier capacity of 5 kg (11 lb).
NOTICE
ECA16821
Do not lift the vehicle by either carri-
er.
EAU49490
Luggage strap holders There are four luggage strap holders
below the passenger seat.
1. Standard carrier
1
1. Additional carrier
1
1. Luggage strap holder
1
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EAU15304
Sidestand 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.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See page 3-32 for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
WARNING
EWA10241
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand 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 respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU44902
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is not pulled.


It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.


It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.• The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection.• If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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