2012 YAMAHA XT1200Z Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.


Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.


Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-
cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-
ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
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Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
WARNING
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Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.

A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.


Running the engine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-2 for more in-
formation about carbon monox-
ide.WARNING
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Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool before
touching them.
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Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replacement,
or repair of the emission control devic-
es and systems may be performed by
any repair establishment or individual
that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha
dealers are trained and equipped to
perform these particular services.
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Owner’s tool kit The owner ’s tool kit is located behind
cowling A. (See page 6-8.)
To access the owner's tool kit, remove
cowling A with the hexagon wrench, lo-
cated on the bottom of the rider seat.
(See page 3-25.) The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner
’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
1. Owner ’s tool kit
1. Hexagon wrench
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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.


From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).


Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Fuel line 
Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage. √√√√√
2 *Spark plugs 
Check condition.
 Clean and regap. √√
 Replace. √√
3 *Valves 
Check valve clearance.
 Adjust. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection sys-
tem 
Adjust synchronization. √√√√√
5 *Muffler and exhaust
pipe 
Check the screw clamp(s) for
looseness. √√√√√
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General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Air filter element Replace. √
2 *Clutch 
Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
3 *Front brake 
Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake 
Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses 
Check for cracks or damage.
 Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
 Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Wheels 
Check runout, spoke tightness
and for damage.
 Tighten spokes if necessary. At the initial 1000 km (600 mi) and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
7 *Tires 
Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary. √√√√√
8 *Wheel bearings 
Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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9*Swingarm 
Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
10 *Steering bearings 
Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 *Chassis fasteners 
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
12 Brake lever pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with silicone grease. √√√√√
13 Brake pedal pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
14 Clutch lever pivot
shaft

Lubricate with silicone grease. √√√√√
15 Shift pedal pivot
shaft 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
16 Sidestand, center-
stand 
Check operation.
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
17 *Sidestand switch Check operation. √√√√√√
18 *Front fork 
Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
19 *Shock absorber as-
sembly 
Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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20*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting points 
Check operation. √√√√
21 Engine oil 
Change.
 Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
22 Engine oil filter car-
tridge 
Replace. √√√
23 *Cooling system 
Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
 Change with ethylene glycol anti-
freeze coolant. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oil 
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√ √
 Change. √√√
25 *Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation. √√√√√√
26 Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate. √√√√√
27 *Throttle grip 
Check operation.
 Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
 Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
28 *Lights, signals and
switches 
Check operation.
 Adjust headlight beam. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Air filter This model ’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
 The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake and clutch service
 Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.
 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master
and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
 Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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