transmission YAMAHA XT1200Z 2015 User Guide

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
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To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly. 4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
TIPWhen shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
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To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 20 km/h (12 mi/h), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch lever in, use the brakes to
slow the motorcycle, and continue
to downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
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Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or drive train dam-
a g e.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
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: 2700 mm (106.3 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
257 kg (567 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 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
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:3.10 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
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 elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
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)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:2BS1 00Spark 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-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.466 (85/58)
Final drive: Shaft
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Secondary reduction ratio:2.987 (21/25 x 32/9)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.769 (36/13)
2nd: 2.063 (33/16)
3rd: 1.571 (33/21)
4th:
1.250 (30/24)
5th: 1.042 (25/24)
6th: 0.929 (26/28)Chassis:Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle: 28.00 °
Trail:
126 mm (5.0 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
110/80R19M/C 59V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BW501
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
150/70R17M/C 69V
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BW502Loa din g:Maximum load:
213 kg (470 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition: 90–213 kg (198–470 lb)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
19M/C x MT2.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel Rim size:
17M/C x MT4.00
Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
Activated by front brakeFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
190 mm (7.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 190 mm (7.5 in)
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