YAMAHA XT1200Z 2013 Owner's Guide

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Touring mode “T”
The touring mode “T” is suitable for var-
ious riding conditions.
This mode allows the rider to enjoy
smooth drivability from the low-speed
range to the high-speed range.
Sports mode “S”
This mode offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to the touring mode.
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Handlebar switches Left
Right
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
5. Horn switch “ ”
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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Start switch “ ”
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3position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
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The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Drive mode switch “MODE”
WARNING
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Do not change the D-mode while the
vehicle is moving.Using this switch changes the drive
mode to touring mode “T” or sports
mode “S”.
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. The selected mode is shown on the
drive mode display. (See page 3-13.)
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
arrow mark on the clutch lever.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-33.)
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Shift pedal 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.
1. Clutch lever
2. Clutch lever position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark
4. Distance between clutch lever and handlebar
grip
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1. Shift pedal
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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.
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The unified brake system does not
function until the vehicle starts
moving.
●
After coming to a stop while apply-
ing 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.
When the vehicle starts moving,
the unified brake system is re-en-
abled.
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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.
1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “ ” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.TIPResistance 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.
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ABS The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol 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 pedal.
In this situation, continue to apply the
brakes and let the ABS work; do not
“pump” the brakes as this will reduce
braking effectiveness.
WARNING
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Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.●
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
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On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer 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 “clicking”
noise can be heard from under the
seat, and if the brake lever or
brake pedal is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever and pedal, but these do not
indicate a malfunction.
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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 oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performing this test.
NOTICE
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Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs; other-
wise, the magnetic rotors equipped
1. Brake pedal
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3in the wheel hubs may be damaged,
resulting in improper performance
of the ABS and the unified brake
system.
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Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating on slip-
pery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet
roads. If sensors detect that the rear
wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled
spinning), the traction control system
assists by regulating engine power as
needed until traction is restored. The
traction control system indicator/warn-
ing light flashes to let the rider know
that traction control has engaged.TIPThe rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
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The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, ap- proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
There are three traction control system
modes:●
“TCS” mode “1”: Default mode
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“TCS” mode “2”: Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction con-
trol system assist, allowing the
rear wheel to spin more freely than
“TCS” mode “1”.
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“TCS” mode “Off”: The traction
control system is turned off. The
system may also be automatically
disabled in some riding conditions
(see “Resetting” on page 3-22).
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system is enabled and
“TCS” “1” displays in the multi-function
meter.
The traction control system mode can
be changed only when the key is in the
“ON” position and the vehicle is not
moving.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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TIPUse “TCS” mode “Off” to help free the
rear wheel if the motorcycle gets stuck
in mud, sand, or other soft surfaces.NOTICE
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Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.Setting the traction control system
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
traction control system. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.Push the traction control system switch
on the multi-function meter for less than
one second to change between “TCS”
modes “1” and “2”. Push the switch for
at least two seconds to select “TCS”
mode “Off” and turn the traction controlsystem off. Push the switch again to re-
turn to the previously selected mode “1”
or “2”.
Resetting
The traction control system will be dis-
abled in the following conditions:
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The rear wheel is rotated with the
centerstand down and the key in
the “ON” position.
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Either the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.
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Excessive rear wheel spinning
If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator/warning light and the en-
gine trouble warning light come on. To reset the traction control system:
Turn the key to “OFF”. Wait at least one
second, then turn the key back to “ON”.
The traction control system indica-
tor/warning light should go off and the
system will be enabled. The engine
trouble warning light should go off after
the motorcycle reaches at least 20
km/h (12 mi/h). If the traction control
system indicator light/warning light
and/or engine trouble warning light still
remain on after resetting, the motorcy-
cle may still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle
as soon as possible.
1. Traction control system switch
2. Traction control system mode display
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
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Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
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Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi- ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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NOTICE
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle:●
Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if damaged.
●
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
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Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 L (6.08 US gal, 5.06 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose
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Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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Rider seat To remove the rider seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the rider seat and push the seat forward.
To install the rider seat 1. Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.1. Unlock.
2. Seat lock
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