2012 YAMAHA XT1200Z catalytic converter

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 hose and overflow hose ............................3-24
Catalytic converter ........................3-24
Rider seat .....................................3-25
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-26
Windshield ....................................3-27 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 ............................... 6-2
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 grip 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 ....................................... 6-24
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 ....... 6-26U23PE2E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 1, 2011 4:25 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU49461
NOTICE
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU51150
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check each hose connection.


Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if damaged.


Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.


Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.


Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.


Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.


Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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)
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU49443
Rider seat To remove the rider seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the rider seat and push the seat forward.
To install the rider seat 1. Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place. 2. 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 ”.)
1. Unlock.
2. Seat lock
2
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 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 .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-31
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-24
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-26
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 .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and 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 grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-17
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