2017 YAMAHA XT1200Z height

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d 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 .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-20
Handlebar switches.......................3-20
Clutch lever ...................................3-22
Shift pedal .....................................3-22
Brake lever ....................................3-23
Brake pedal ...................................3-24
ABS ...............................................3-24
Traction control system.................3-25
Fuel tank cap.................................3-27
Fuel................................................3-28
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-29
Catalytic converter ........................3-30
Rider seat ......................................3-30
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-31
Windshield.....................................3-33
Adjusting the front fork..................3-34
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-36
Carriers..........................................3-38
Luggage strap holders ..................3-39
Sidestand ......................................3-39
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-40
Auxiliary DC jack ...........................3-42
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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 ...................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Final gear oil.................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-22
Clutch lever ................................... 6-22
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
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Instrument and control functions
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3

The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-
tion. (See “Adjusting the rider seat
height”.)
EAU49475
Adjustin g the ri der seat hei ght
The 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 3-30.)
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.
1. Low position
2. High position
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
12
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4. Insert the projection on the rear ofthe 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 3-30.)
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 “H” mark
as shown.
4. Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3
2
1
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
1
2 3
1
1
2
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3
TIP
Make sure that the rider seat is proper-
ly secured before riding.
EAU58982
Win dshiel d
To 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.
3. Align the slide plate holders with the match marks at the desired
position.
1. Windshield height position adjusting knob
1. Slide plate holder
1
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3
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
stab ility 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 beyon d 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).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The shorter
1. Match mark
2. Slide plate
2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1 (a) (b)
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Specifications
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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: 2.7 m (8.86 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
258 kg (569 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
2-cylinder
Displacement: 1199 cm³
Bore × stroke:
98.0 × 79.5 mm (3.86 × 3.13 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change:3.10 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt) With oil filter removal:
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)
Coolant quantity:
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
1.83 L (1.93 US qt, 1.61 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 23 L (6.1 US gal, 5.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:ID mark:
BP81 00
Spark 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-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.466 (85/58)
Final drive: Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.987 (21/25 x 32/9)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st: 2.769 (36/13)
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-24
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-42
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-23
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-23
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-24
C
Canister................................................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-38
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-22, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-21
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-20
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-20
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting.............................. 3-34
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-28
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-27
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-29
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-20
Hazard switch....................................... 3-21
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-21
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-40
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-39
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-21
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat ............................................. 3-30
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-31
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-21
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-36
Sidestand ............................................. 3-39
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-21
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
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