2015 YAMAHA XT1200ZE check oil

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
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 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
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e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-28.
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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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