2011 YAMAHA XT1200Z gas type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
EAU49503
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for ten minutes until the engine oil has
reached a normal temperature of
60 °C (140 ° F), and then turn the
engine off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the engine oil level check
window located at the bottom-right
side of the crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the drain bolt and its gasket to
drain the oil from the oil tank.
5. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
6. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from
the crankcase.1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
42
3
1
1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
2. Gasket
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU20016
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10370


Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.


Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.TIPMake sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIPThe oil level should be at the brim of the
filler hole.3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque. To change the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their
gasket to drain the oil from the final
gear case.
4. Install the final gear oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tight-
en the bolt to the specified torque.1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
1
2
3
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m ·kgf, 17 ft· lbf)1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
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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:Curb weight:261 kg (575 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 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 ratio:1.466 (85/58)
Final drive: Shaft
–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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Secondary reduction ratio:2.987 (21/25 x 32/9)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.769 (36/13)
2nd: 2.063 (33/16)
3rd: 1.571 (33/21)
4th:
1.250 (30/24)
5th: 1.042 (25/24)
6th: 0.929 (26/28)Chassis:Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle: 28.00 °
Trail:
126 mm (5.0 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
110/80R19M/C 59V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BW501 Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE EXP C
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 150/70R17M/C 69V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BW502
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE EXP CLoading:Maximum load:209 kg (461 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0– 90 kg (0– 198 lb)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm ², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm ², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
90–209 kg (198 –461 lb)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm ², 33 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm ², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel Rim size:
19M/C x MT2.50
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Recommended fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 190.0 mm (7.48 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
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