steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA XT1200Z 2015 Owners Manual
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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..................... 3-6
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-22
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-22
Clutch lever .................................. 3-24
Shift pedal .................................... 3-25
Brake lever.................................... 3-25
Brake pedal .................................. 3-26
ABS .............................................. 3-26
Traction control system ................ 3-27
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-29
Fuel ............................................... 3-30
Fuel tank breather hose and 
overflow hose ............................ 3-31
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-31
Rider seat ..................................... 3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-33
Windshield .................................... 3-34 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-35
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly.................................... 3-37
Carriers.......................................... 3-39
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-39
Sidestand ...................................... 3-40
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-40
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-42
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 ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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 
sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm  pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.  WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no  dan ger of it fallin g
over.
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2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any  damag e is foun d or the front
fork  does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-36 for more
information.)  WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no  dan ger
of it fallin g over.
 [EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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