tires YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2017 User Guide

Motorcycle care and stora ge
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Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
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 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then pla-
ce the spark plugs on the cylin- der head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
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e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-30.
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Specifications
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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: 28.0 °
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/BW502
Loa din g:
Maximum load:
204 kg (450 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
1 person:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
2 persons: 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 MT2.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT4.00
Unifie d b rake system:
Operation:
Activated by front brake
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
190 mm (7.5 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 190 mm (7.5 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
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Index
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Suspension, adjusting the front and
rear ..................................................... 3-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-28
Traction control system indicator light ... 3-5
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light and brake/tail light ...... 6-37
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-23
V
Valve clearance..................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
Windshield ............................................ 3-36
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