2017 YAMAHA XT1200ZE brake

Instrument and control functions
3-25
3
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Shift pe dal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pulling the brake lever, the front
brake and a portion of the rear brake
are applied. For full braking perfor-
mance, apply both the brake lever and
the brake pedal simultaneously.
The unified brake system is monitored
by an ECU, which disables unified
braking and resumes conventional
braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
 Resistance and vibration may be
felt in the brake pedal while the
front brake is being applied and
the unified brake system is en-
abled, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
 The unified brake system does not
function until the vehicle starts
moving.
 After coming to a stop while ap-
plying the brake lever, the unified
brake system is still enabled. As
further squeezing of the brake le-
ver will not increase the braking
power of the rear brake, apply the
rear brake should further braking
power be necessary (such as
when parking on a slope).
The unified brake system disables
after the brake lever is released.
The brake system then reverts to
the conventional type.
1. Shift pedal
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Instrument and control functions
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3 When the vehicle starts moving,
the unified brake system is re-en-
abled.
 The unified brake system does not
function when the brake pedal is
applied alone or before the brake
lever is applied.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad-
justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the “ ” mark on the brake lever.
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Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
TIP
Resistance and vibration may be felt in
the brake pedal while the front brake is
being applied and the unified brake
system is enabled, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “ ” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
54
32
1
1
4
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1. Brake pedal
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Instrument and control functions
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ABS
This model’s anti-lock brake system
(ABS) features a dual electronic control
system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs b est with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
 The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise may be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but this
does not indicate a malfunction. 
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA16831
Keep any type of mag nets (including
ma gnetic pick-up tools, mag netic
screw drivers, etc.) away from the
front an d rear wheel hu bs; other-
wise, the ma gnetic rotors equippe d
in the wheel hu bs may b e damag ed ,
resultin g in improper performance
of the ABS an d the unifie d b rake
system.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
1
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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 oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check hose con-
nections. 3-30,
3-32
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24,
6-25
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24,
6-25
Clutch • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-22
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 6-18,
6-26
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 6-19,
6-22
Brake an d shift pe dals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
6-27
Brake an d clutch le-
vers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-27
Centerstan d, si de-
stan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-28
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts,
si gnals an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle. 3-43
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to d
eath. See pag e 1-3 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot durin g
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touching them.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3 *Clutch • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
4 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
5 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Tighten all spokes. At the initial interval and every
5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
11 *Swin
garm pivot
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
12 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. √√√√√
• Mo

derately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGSANNUAL CHECK
1 10203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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13 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened. √√√√√
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
17 Shift ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Si
destan d, center-
stan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
20 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber
assem bly • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
22 *Rear suspension
relay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm pivot-
in g points • Check operation.
√√√√
23 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter
cartri dge •
R
eplace.
√√√
25 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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