2017 YAMAHA XT1200ZE recommended oil

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU63440
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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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
TIP
Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter cartri dge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the drain bolt and its gasket to
drain the oil from the oil tank. 5. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
6. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
TIP
Skip steps 7–11 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.
7. Remove cowling C. (See page6-7.)
8. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
2
11. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
2. Gasket
1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
2. Gasket
1
2
1
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TIP
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
9. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
10. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. 11. Install the cowling.
12. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
13. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
2
1
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
Ti ghtening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase):
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
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)
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EAU20017
Final g ear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final g ear case.
 Make sure that no oil g ets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of thefiller hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
To chan ge the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and
their gasket to drain the oil from
the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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4. Install the final gear oil drain bolt
and its new gasket, and then tight-
en the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler
hole.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque. 8. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Recommen ded final gear oil:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil
SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 or SAE 80
API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Ti ghtening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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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:
266 kg (586 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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