2019 YAMAHA XT1200Z Owners Manual

Instrument and control functions
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TIP
When adjusting the damping force set-
tings, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (b).
Compression dampin g force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the com-
pression damping, turn the adjusting
screw on each fork leg in direction (a).
To decrease the compression damp-
ing force and thereby soften the com-
pression damping, turn the adjusting
screw on each fork leg in direction (b).
TIP
 When adjusting the damping force
settings, turn the adjuster in direc-
tion (a) until it stops, and then
count the clicks in direction (b).
 Although a damping force adjust-
er may click beyond the stated
minimum settings, such adjust-
ments are ineffective and may
damage the suspension.
 When turning a damping force ad-
juster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
Reboun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 10 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
8 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
Compression dampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 13 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
6 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
1
(a)
(b)
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EAU49693
A djustin g the shock a bsorb er
assem bly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing knob and a rebound damping force
adjusting knob.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
Sprin g preloa d
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and there-
by soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing knob in direction (b). NOTICE:
To avoi d damag ing the a djustin g
kno b, d o not turn the a djustin g kno b
while sittin g on the vehicle.
[ECA20110]
TIP
 Align the appropriate mark on the
adjusting mechanism with the
matching edge.
 When adjusting the spring pre-
load, there should be no weight on
the rear of the vehicle.
Reboun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
TIP
 When adjusting the damping force
settings, turn the adjuster in direc-
tion (a) until it stops, and then
count the clicks in direction (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
2. Matching edge
SOFT
HARD1(b)
(a)
6
5
4
3
2
12
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 6
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard): 1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Re boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 20 clicks in direction (b)
Standard:
10 clicks in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 clicks in direction (b)
1
(b)
(a)
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
Although a damping force adjust-
er may click beyond the stated
minimum settings, such adjust-
ments are ineffective and may
damage the suspension.
 When turning a damping force ad-
juster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive g as
pressure.
 Do not deform or damag e the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bl

y yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
EAU49705
Carriers
This motorcycle is equipped with a
standard carrier, and with an additional
carrier located under the passenger
seat. This additional carrier extends the
loading surface and the loading capac-
ity of the standard carrier.
To use the additional carrier, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Stan dar d carrier
A dditional carrier
WARNING
EWA15484
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 212 k g (467 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
 Do not sit on an d never ri de with
a passen ger on the stan dar d or
a dd itional carrier.
1. Standard carrier
1. Additional carrier
1
1
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Do not exceed the standar d car-
rier capacity of 5.0 k g (11 l b).
 Do not exceed the additional
carrier capacity of 5.0 k g (11 l b).
NOTICE
ECA16822
Do not lift the vehicle by either carri-
er.
EAU84680
Lugg ag e strap hol ders
Use the indicated strap points to se-
cure luggage ties to the vehicle.
1. Luggage strap holder
1
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EAU49454
Auxiliary DC jack
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
main switch is on.
NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never exceed 30 W (2.5 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may d ischarge.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the main switch off.
2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC jack. 5. Turn the main switch on, and start
the engine. (See page 5-2.)
6. Turn the accessory on.
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not b eing use d.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
1
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EAU15306
Si destan d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s i gnition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU83150
I g nition circuit cut-off system
This system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.
TIP
 This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-20 for switch
operation information.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
If a malfunction is found, have the
vehicle inspected before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU63441
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 overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 3-28,
3-29
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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