2015 YAMAHA XT1200ZE Owners Manual

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CarriersThis motorcycle is equipped with a
standard carrier, and with an additional
carrier, located under the passenger
seat. This additional carrier

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Sidestan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPT

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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “    ”.
3. Turn the key on. 
4. Shift the t

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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
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To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is

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YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2015  Owners Manual FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance

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Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary

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YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2015  Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha

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NOTICE
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If a warning or in dicator li ght  does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warning  or in-
d icator li ght r