2011 YAMAHA XT1200Z tire size

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YAMAHA XT1200Z 2011 Owners Manual INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating on slip-
pery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet
roads. I

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating on slip-
pery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet
roads. If sensors detect that the rear
wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled
spinning), the traction control system
assists by regulating engine power as
needed until traction is restored. The
traction control system indicator/warn-
ing light flashes to let the rider know
that traction control has engaged.TIPThe rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
EWA15431
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, ap-proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
There are three traction control system
modes:
“
TCS ” mode “1 ”: Default mode

“TCS ” mode “2 ”: Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction con-
trol system assist, allowing the
rear wheel to spin more freely than
“ TCS ” mode “1 ”.

“TCS ” mode “Off ”: The traction
control system is turned off. The
system may also be automatically
disabled in some riding conditions
(see “Resetting ” on page 3-22).
When the key is turned to “ON ”, the
traction control system is enabled and
“ TCS ” “ 1 ” displays in the multi-function
meter.
The traction control system mode can
be changed only when the key is in the
“ ON ” position and the vehicle is not
moving.
TIPUse “TCS ” mode “ Off” to help free the
rear wheel if the motorcycle gets stuck
in mud, sand, or other soft surfaces.NOTICE
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Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.Setting the traction control system
WARNING
EWA15440
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
traction control system. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.Push the traction control system switch
on the multi-function meter for less than
one second to change between “TCS ”
modes “1 ” and “ 2”. Push the switch for
at least two seconds to select “TCS ”
mode “Off ” and turn the traction control
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YAMAHA XT1200Z 2011 Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases

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YAMAHA XT1200Z 2011 Owners Manual SPECIFICATIONS
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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

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