2015 YAMAHA XT1200ZE catalytic converter

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..................... 3-7
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-24
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-24
Clutch lever .................................. 3-26
Shift pedal .................................... 3-27
Brake lever.................................... 3-27
Brake pedal .................................. 3-28
ABS .............................................. 3-28
Traction control system ................ 3-29
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-31
Fuel ............................................... 3-32
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-33
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-33
Rider seat ..................................... 3-34
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-35
Windshield .................................... 3-36 Adjusting the front and rear
suspension ................................ 3-37
Carriers.......................................... 3-42
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-42
Sidestand ...................................... 3-43
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-43
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-45
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 ............................... 6-20
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 ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28U2KBE1E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 18, 2014 9:42 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU51152
Fuel tank
breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose
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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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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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