fuel YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2015 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Adjusting the temperature levels of the
grip warmer settings1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Grip Warmer”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU”. The grip warmer setting display
will be shown and “High” will flash
in the display. 3. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
The temperature level for the high
setting will start flashing.
Use the select switch to set the
temperature level, and then push
the menu switch “MENU”. “High”
will start flashing.
This function allows you to
check and reset the
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
functions. These time trips
show the total elapsed
time that the key has been
in the “ON” position. When
the key is turned to “OFF”,
the time trips stop count-
ing but are not reset. The
maximum time that can be
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach
99:59, they automatically
reset to 0:00 and continue
counting.
This function allows you to
switch the fuel consump-
tion units between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.
For the UK only: This func-
tion allows you to switch
the display units between
kilometers and miles.
When kilometers are se-
lected, the fuel consump-
tion units can be switched
between “L/100km” and
“km/L”.
This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of
the multi-function meter
unit panel to suit the out-
side lighting conditions.
Time Trip
Unit
DisplayBrightness
This function allows you to
set the clock.
This function allows you to
reset all items, except the
odometer and the clock.
Cloc
k
All Reset
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClock
Grip WarmerHi g
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
Grip WarmerHi g
h
10
Middle
5
Low
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3. While the selected item is flashing,
push the “RESET” button for at
least 2 seconds.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU” to return to the setting mode menu.
Selecting the units
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Unit”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU”. The unit setting display will be
shown and “km or mile” (for the
UK only) or “km/L or L/100km”
(except for the UK) will flash in the
display.
TIPFor the UK: Continue with the fol-
lowing steps.
 Except for the UK: Skip steps 3–5.3. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
“km” or “mile” will flash in the dis-
play. 4. Use the select switch to select
“km” or “mile”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU”.
TIPWhen “km” is selected, “L/100km” or
“km/L” can be set as the fuel con-
sumption units. To set the fuel con-
sumption units, proceed as follows. If
“mile” was selected, skip steps 5 and
6.5. Use the select switch to select“km/L or L/100km”.
6. Push the menu switch “MENU”, use the select switch to select
“L/100km” or “km/L”, and then
push the menu switch “MENU”
again.
7. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the setting mode menu.
MENUGrip WarmerMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClock
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
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3If 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 indi-
cator/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/warning light or the
engine trouble warning light remains
on after resetting, the motorcycle may
still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle as soon as possible.
EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo 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
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion 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
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
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3
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, 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. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or d eath. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or g et some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di- ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
EAU58110
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommen ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol (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)
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3brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU51152
Fuel tank
breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
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EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating 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 damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected 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 CHECKS PAGE
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 connections. 3-32, 3-33
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
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. 6-15
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. 6-22, 6-23
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g perio ds 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 bricate d 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 shiftin g.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU58990
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3900
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil an d
final gear oil must b e changed , an d
the oil filter cartri dge or element re-
placed .
[ECA10333]
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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51000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4700
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA20190
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer hi gh-rpm zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur durin g the eng ine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU46862
TIPThe annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer- based maintenance, or for the UK, a
milea ge- base d maintenance, is performe d instea d.
 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.
EAU46911
Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage. √√√√√
2 *Spark plu gs • Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
√√
•Replace. √√
3 *Valves • Check valve clearance.
•Adjust.
Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection sys-
tem • Adjust synchronization.
√√√√√
5 *Muffler an
d ex-
haust pipe • Check the screw clamp(s) for
looseness. √√√√√
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EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU59162
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total wei
ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overload ed vehicle coul d
cause an acci dent.Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires): Up to 90 k g (198 l b) loa d:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
90 k g (198 l b) to maximum loa d:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load *:
205 kg (452 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car- go and accessories
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