2014 YAMAHA XT1200Z height

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
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Cruise control system..................... 3-6
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-22
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-22
Clutch lever .................................. 3-24
Shift pedal .................................... 3-25
Brake lever.................................... 3-25
Brake pedal .................................. 3-26
ABS .............................................. 3-26
Traction control system ................ 3-27
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-29
Fuel ............................................... 3-30
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-31
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-31
Rider seat ..................................... 3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-33
Windshield .................................... 3-34 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-35
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-37
Carriers.......................................... 3-39
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-39
Sidestand ...................................... 3-40
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-40
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-42
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 ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-21
Clutch lever................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-28U2BSE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:55 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
EAU49444
Ri der seatTo remove the ri der seat
1. 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 ri der 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
2
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3
EAU49475
Adjustin g the ri der seat hei ghtThe rider seat height can be adjusted
to one of two positions to suit the rid-
er’s preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the higher position at delivery.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the low position 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-32.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it out. 3. Install the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster so that the match
mark is aligned with the “L” mark
as shown. 4. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the hi gh position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-32.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it out.1. Low position
2. High position
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “L” mark
3. Match mark
1
3
2
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
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3
3. Install the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster so that the match
mark is aligned with the “H” mark
as shown. 4. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.
TIPMake sure that the rider seat is proper-
ly secured before riding.
EAU58982
Win dshiel dTo suit the rider’s preference, the wind-
shield can be changed to one of four
positions.
To adjust the win dshiel d hei ght
1. Loosen the windshield height po- sition adjusting knob on each side
of the windshield until resistance
is felt. NOTICE: Do not continue
turning the kno b after resis-
tance is felt. Otherwise, the
kno b coul d b e damag ed .
[ECA20211]
2. Pull the slide plate holders out-
ward, and then adjust the height of
the windshield.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “H” mark
3. Match mark
1
2 3
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
1
2
1. Windshield height position adjusting knob
1
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33. Align the slide plate holders withthe match marks at the desired
position.
TIPMake sure that the slide plate
holders are aligned with the match
marks at the same height on both
sides of the windshield.
 Make sure that the projection on
each slide plate holder fits into the
corresponding hole in the slide
plate.
4. Tighten the adjusting knobs.
EAU59140
Adjustin g the front fork
WARNING
EWA10181
Always a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound
damping force adjusting screws and
compression damping force adjusting
screws.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
1. Slide plate holder
1
1. Match mark
2. Slide plate
2
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:2250 mm (88.6 in)
Overall width:
980 mm (38.6 in)
Overall height: 1410/1470 mm (55.5/57.9 in)
Seat height: 845/870 mm (33.3/34.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground clearance: 190 mm (7.48 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2700 mm (106.3 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
257 kg (567 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 2-cylinder
Displacement: 1199 cm³
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-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
80W-90 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API GL-4
Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Coolin g 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 (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
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: 2BS1 00Spark plu g(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 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-42
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-24
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-25
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-21
Brake light switches.............................. 6-22
Brake pedal........................................... 3-26CCare ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-39
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-31
Clutch lever ................................. 3-24, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6DDimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-23
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17 Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-35
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-30
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-31
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-29
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch....................................... 3-23
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-23IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-40
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-33
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-39MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1 Menu switch..........................................3-23
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................3-10
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1RRider seat ..............................................3-32
Rider seat height, adjusting ..................3-33SSafety information ...................................1-1
Select switch.........................................3-24
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-25
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-37
Sidestand ..............................................3-40
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-26
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .......................3-23
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-28
Storage ...................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-27TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-17
Tires ......................................................6-18
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