2015 YAMAHA XT1200ZE Owners Manual

CONSUMER INFORMATION
9-1
9
EAU53562
Id entification num bersRecord the vehicle identification num-
ber, engine serial number, and the
model label information in the spaces
provided below. These identification
numbers are needed when registering
the vehicle with the authorities in your
area and when ordering spare parts
from a Yamaha dealer.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26401
Vehicle i dentification num ber
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.TIPThe vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
EAU26442
En gine serial num ber
The engine serial number is stamped
into the crankcase.
EAU26471
Mo del la bel
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Engine serial number
1. Model label
1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
9-2
9The model label is affixed to the frame
under the rider seat. (See page 3-34.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
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10
INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-28
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element.................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-24
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-23
Brake lever............................................ 3-27
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches ............................. 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-28CCare ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-42
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-33
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-26
Clutch lever.................................. 3-26, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-8
Cruise control indicator lights................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-25
Cruise control system............................. 3-7DDimmer/Pass switch............................. 3-25
D-mode (drive mode)............................ 3-24
EElectronically adjustable suspension system warning light ............................ 3-6
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-11
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-27
Fuel ...................................................... 3-32
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-33
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-31
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-24
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-25
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-31
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-25IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-42
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-25
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-10NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRider seat.............................................. 3-34
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-35SSafety information................................... 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-26
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-27
Sidestand.............................................. 3-43
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-25
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Suspension, adjusting the front and
rear ..................................................... 3-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27
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INDEX
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TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-17
Tires ...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-29
Traction control system indicator/ warning light ......................................... 3-5
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light and tail/brake light ...... 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-25VValve clearance..................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-28
Wheels .................................................. 6-20
Windshield ............................................ 3-36
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