2012 YAMAHA XT1200Z coolant reservoir

DESCRIPTION
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EAU10410
Left view
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1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-22)
2. Seat lock (page 3-25)
3. Grab bar
4. Carrier (page 3-31)
5. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-14)
6. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14)
7. Coolant reservoir (page 6-15)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-18) 9. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-11)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-11)
11.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner ’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel 
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
 Refuel if necessary.
 Check fuel line for leakage.
 Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or dam-
age, and check hose connections. 3-23, 3-24
Engine oil 
Check oil level in engine.
 If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
 Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant 
Check coolant level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
 Check cooling system for leakage. 6-15
Front brake 
Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check fluid level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21, 6-22
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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65. Refill with the recommended final
gear oil to the brim of the filler hole.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
8. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40154
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.TIP

The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.


Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-ant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap.
Tightening torque:Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m ·kgf, 17 ft· lbf)
Recommended final gear oil: Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil
SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API
GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m ·kgf, 17 ft· lbf)
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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4. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, install the coolant res-
ervoir cap. WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the ra-
diator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15161]
NOTICE: If coolant is
not available, use distilled water
or soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti- freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced. [ECA10472] EAU33031
Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10381]
EAU36764
Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
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Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040


Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.


Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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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