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DIC183

23P-28199-11

XTZ12D(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

LIT-11626-26-46

Summary of Contents for XTZ12C

Page 1: ...DIC183 23P 28199 11 XTZ12D C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 26 46 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U23P11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 3: ...ntain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancie...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING N...

Page 5: ...Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition August 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 26 46 U23P11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 6: ...6 1 Shifting 6 2 Engine break in 6 4 Parking 6 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing cowlings 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 11 Canister for California only 7 12 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 12 Final gear oil 7 15 Coolant 7 16 Air fi...

Page 7: ...ary light bulb 7 36 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting charts 7 39 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXTEN...

Page 8: ... They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 9 6 7 3 4 5 1 8 U23P11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 9: ...cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent NOTICE WARNING 4C8 2118K 00 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY 91 Min Pump Octane R M 2 VACUUM HOSE ROUTING 34B 21684 00 INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS SENSOR 5RU 21686 00 EMISSION HOSE RO...

Page 10: ...ELS 1 3 1 NEVER ride as a passenger if the passenger seat and grips are removed 23P 2816J 10 WARNING NOTICE Do not lift here carrier may be damaged 23P 2815T 10 WARNING 9 7 6 8 U23P11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 11: ...you Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recogni...

Page 12: ...uld always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents are the result of head in juries The use...

Page 13: ...argo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident When loading within this weight limit keep the following in mind Cargo and accessory w...

Page 14: ...n mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights or reflectors ...

Page 15: ...OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not ...

Page 16: ...age 4 28 4 Final gear oil filler bolt page 7 15 5 Final gear oil drain bolt page 7 15 6 Coolant reservoir page 7 16 7 Shift pedal page 4 15 8 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank page 7 12 9 Engine oil drain bolt crankcase page 7 12 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 U23P11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 17: ...spring preload adjusting bolt page 4 25 5 Main fuse page 7 31 6 ABS motor fuse page 7 31 7 Fuse box page 7 31 8 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 25 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Battery page 7 29 11 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 12 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 13 Brake pedal page 4 16 14 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 4 27...

Page 18: ...age 4 13 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 7 25 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 6 5 Auxiliary DC jack page 4 32 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 7 Right handlebar switches page 4 13 8 Brake lever page 4 15 9 Throttle grip page 7 18 10 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 U23P11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 19: ...ally when the engine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10692 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off Th...

Page 20: ...ircuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit TIP Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during ...

Page 21: ... stop the engine immediately and allow the en gine to cool The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10021 Do not conti...

Page 22: ...04 242 F Coolant temperature is dis played OK Go ahead with riding 117 120 C 243 249 F Message HI flashes Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down Above 121 C Above 250 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 7 40 U23P11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 23: ...ight does not go off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher or if the warning light comes on or flashes while riding the brake system re verts to conventional braking If ei ther of the above occurs or if the warning light does not come on at all use extra caution to avoid possi ble wheel lock during emergency braking Have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system and electri cal circu...

Page 24: ... an air intake temperature display a coolant temperature display a fuel consumption display instan taneous and average consumption functions a drive mode display which shows the selected drive mode a traction control system mode dis play which shows the selected traction control system mode a self diagnosis device 1 Traction control system switch 2 Traction control system indicator warning light T...

Page 25: ...zone 7750 r min and above Odometer and tripmeter modes Pushing the left button switches the dis play between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter modes TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 ODO TIP When selecting TRIP 1 or TRIP 2 the display flashes for five seconds When approximately 3 9 L 1 03 US gal 0 86 Imp gal of fuel remains in the fuel tank the display automatically ...

Page 26: ... the minute digits start flashing 4 Push the right button to set the minutes 5 Push the left button the clock starts after the button is released Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display seg ments of the fuel meter disappear to wards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment starts flashing refuel as soon as possi ble When the key is turne...

Page 27: ...take temperature mode The air intake temperature display indi cates the temperature of the air drawn into the air filter case TIP Even when the air intake temperature mode is selected in the case of engine overheating the coolant temperature mode appears the coolant tempera ture warning light comes on and HI flashes in the display Coolant temperature mode The coolant temperature display indi cates...

Page 28: ..._ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ MPG show the average fuel consumption since the display was last reset The AVE_ _ _ km L display shows the average distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel The AVE_ _ _ L 100 km display shows the average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km The AVE_ _ _ MPG display shows the average distance that can be traveled on 1 0 US gal of fu el To switch between the average...

Page 29: ...on the modes and on how to select them refer to page 4 17 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of these circuits the engine trouble warning light comes on and the display indicates an error code If the display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the ...

Page 30: ... to select the desired brightness level 5 Push the left button to confirm the selected brightness level The dis play returns to the odometer or tripmeter mode EAU49431 D mode drive mode D mode is an electronically controlled engine performance system with two mode selections touring mode T and sports mode S Push the drive mode switch MODE to switch between modes See page 4 14 for an explanation of...

Page 31: ... 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 position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to...

Page 32: ...lutch 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 t...

Page 33: ... is being applied and the unified brake system is en abled but this does not indicate a malfunction 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 furth...

Page 34: ...s 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 EWA16050 Always keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed even with ABS The ABS performs best with lo...

Page 35: ... be damaged resulting in improper performance of the ABS and the unified brake system EAU49416 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 ...

Page 36: ...ontrol system from controlling tire rotation accurately Setting the traction control system WARNING EWA15440 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 b...

Page 37: ...ossible EAU13074 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 cap 1 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 clos...

Page 38: ...nce fuel may deteri orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 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 y...

Page 39: ...acks or damage and replace if damaged 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 EAU13433 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehi...

Page 40: ...e 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 2 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the rider seat is properly secured before riding The rider seat height can be ad justed to change the riding posi tion See Adjusting the rider seat height...

Page 41: ...t out 3 Install the rider seat height position adjuster so that the match mark is aligned with the L mark as shown 4 Insert the projection on the rear of the rider seat into seat holder A as shown To change the rider seat height to the high position 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 22 2 Remove the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by pulling it out 1 Low position 2 High position 1 2 1 Rider s...

Page 42: ...d is removed and then reinstalled be sure to install the windshield screws in the lower holes and tighten the screws to the specified torque WARNING A loose windshield could cause an accident Be sure to tighten the screws to the specified torque EWA15510 1 Rider seat height position adjuster 1 Rider seat height position adjuster 2 H mark 3 Match mark 1 2 3 1 1 Projection 2 Seat holder B for high p...

Page 43: ...m pression damping force adjusting screws NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in d...

Page 44: ...ay not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the entire adjusting range To obtain a precise adjustment it would be advisable to check the num ber of clicks of each damping force ad justing mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary Spring preload setting Minimum soft 8 Standard 5 5 Maximum hard 0 1 ...

Page 45: ...force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting knob in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting knob in di rection b TIP To obtain a precise adjustment it is ad visable to check the actual total number of clicks or turns of each damping force adjusting mechanism This adjustment range may not exactly match the spec...

Page 46: ...self Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU49701 Carriers This motorcycle is equipped with a standard carrier and with an additional carrier located under the passenger seat This additional carrier extends the loading surface and the loading capac ity of the standard carrier To use the additional carrier consult a Yamaha dealer Standard carrier Additional carrier W...

Page 47: ...cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10241 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition ...

Page 48: ...unctions It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off ...

Page 49: ...clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be w...

Page 50: ...y blow or the battery may discharge This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia ry DC jack A 12 V accessory connected to the auxiliary DC jack can be used when the key is in the ON position and should only be used when the engine is run ning To use the auxiliary DC jack 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap 3 Turn the accessory off 4 Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC ...

Page 51: ...l 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 dam age and check hose connections 4 20 4 21 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Final gear oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 15 Coolant Check coolant leve...

Page 52: ...25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 21 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Centerstand sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lu...

Page 53: ... auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU54801 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the ...

Page 54: ...rt the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one at tempt NOTICE ECA11042 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears le...

Page 55: ...t 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 TIP When shifting gears in normal operat ing conditions use the recommended shift points EAU16700 To decelerate 1 Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into fir...

Page 56: ... oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge or element re placed ECA10332 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 4700 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10310 Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the v...

Page 57: ...n performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 58: ...included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner ...

Page 59: ... 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace Every 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crankcase br...

Page 60: ...rol system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months U23P11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 61: ...uid leak age Correct if necessary 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness...

Page 62: ...fas teners Correct if necessary 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Centerstand and sidestand pivots Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODO...

Page 63: ...car tridge Replace 24 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 25 Final gear oil Check oil level and for oil leakage Change at initial 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month and thereafter every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Change Change 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4...

Page 64: ... levels and fill the reservoirs as required Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders caliper cylinders and clutch release cylinder every two years Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signal...

Page 65: ...ve the quick fastener screws and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling 1 Fit the projections on the cowling into the matching holes in cowling B 2 Install the quick fastener screws EAU49520 Cowling B To remove the cowling 1 Remove cowling A 2 Remove the bolts and the quick fasteners and then pull the cowl ing off 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 1 2 1 Cowling C 1 Cowling A 2 Quick faste...

Page 66: ...owling A EAU49550 Cowling C To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and the nuts and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts and the nuts 1 Cowling B 2 Bolt 1 Quick fastener 2 1 2 1 1 Cowling C 2 Nut 3 Bolt 2 3 1 1 Cowling C 2 Nut 3 Bolt 1 2 3 U23P11E0 book Page 10 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 67: ...excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estim...

Page 68: ...to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine and warm it up for ten minutes until the engine oil has reached a normal temperature of 60 C 140 F and then turn the engine off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the engine oil level check window located at the bottom right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minim...

Page 69: ... Skip steps 7 11 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 7 Remove cowling C See page 7 9 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 9 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 1 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Engine oil drain bolt crankcase 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Oil...

Page 70: ... and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf Tightening torques Engine oil drain bol...

Page 71: ...repair the vehicle In addi tion the final gear oil level must be checked and the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA10370 Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the final gear case Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel To check the final gear oil level 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand TIP Make sure tha...

Page 72: ...cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU40154 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can resu...

Page 73: ...t as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 EAU33031 Changing the coolant The coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified in the periodic mai...

Page 74: ...ine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21384 Checking the throttle grip free play The throttle grip free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the inner edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it Engine idling speed 1050 1150 r min 1 Throttle gr...

Page 75: ...ARNING EWA10503 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 adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessor...

Page 76: ...as the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tube less tires tire air valves and spoke wheels Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tr...

Page 77: ...ing points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or oth er damage and the spokes for looseness or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has...

Page 78: ...em have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have ...

Page 79: ...s provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22500 Rear brake pads Check each rear brak...

Page 80: ...fill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves NOTICE ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur fac...

Page 81: ...maged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake and clutch hoses Replace every four years EAU23114 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber...

Page 82: ...edal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU43601 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U23P11E0 book Page 26 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 83: ...rfaces should be lubri cated if necessary WARNING EWA10741 If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it Otherwise the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricant Silicone grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U23P11E0 book Pag...

Page 84: ...eck 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 avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds ...

Page 85: ...bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU34225 Battery The battery is located behind cowling A See page 7 9 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There...

Page 86: ...A16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then d...

Page 87: ...NG Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 1 ABS motor fuse 2 ABS motor spare fuse 3 Main fuse 4 Fuse box 1 2 3 4 1 Headlight fuse 2 ABS solenoid fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock 6 Radiator fan fuse 7 Ignition fuse 8 Signaling sys...

Page 88: ...s the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Ta...

Page 89: ...ace a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Connect the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Headlight bulb cover 1 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb 2 Headlight bulb holder 1 1 2 U23P11E0 book Page 33 Tuesday Aug...

Page 90: ...y removing the screw 2 Remove the turn signal light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the turn signal light unit by installing the screw 1 Turn signal light unit 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb socket 1...

Page 91: ...3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in and then turning it clockwise until it stops 6 Place the license plate light unit in the original position and then in stall the bolts 1 License plate light unit 2 License plate light unit bolt 2 1 1 License plate light bulb socket 1 License plate light bu...

Page 92: ... removing the quick fasteners 3 Remove the headlight unit cover by removing the bolts 4 Remove the headlight unit bolts then pull the headlight unit slightly out making sure that it remains supported NOTICE Be careful not to pull the headlight leads ECA16810 1 Windshield 2 Screw 1 2 2 1 Panel 2 Quick fastener 1 Headlight unit cover 2 Bolt 2 1 2 2 1 1 Headlight unit 2 Headlight unit bolt 1 Headligh...

Page 93: ... torque 10 Install the headlight unit cover by installing the bolts 11 Install the panel by installing the quick fasteners 12 Install the windshield by installing the screws in the lower holes and then tightening them to the speci fied torque WARNING A loose windshield could cause an acci dent Be sure to tighten the screws to the specified torque EWA15510 1 Auxiliary light bulb socket 1 Auxiliary ...

Page 94: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 95: ...Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not sta...

Page 96: ...ped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for le...

Page 97: ... the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the di...

Page 98: ...ponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water ca...

Page 99: ... or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac etone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the motorcycle s braking performance and cor nering ...

Page 100: ... spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing 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 dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark ...

Page 101: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U23P11E0 book Page 5 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 102: ... 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 80 API GL 5 or SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 20 L 0 21 US qt 0 18 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 26 L 0 27 US qt 0 23 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 1 83 L 1 93 US qt 1 61 Imp qt Air filter Air filte...

Page 103: ...rider passenger cargo and accessories Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Loading condition 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Loading condition XTZ12D 90 209 kg 198 461 lb XTZ12DC 90 208 kg 198 459 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 19M C x MT2 50 Rear wheel Wheel type ...

Page 104: ... light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light LED Traction control system indicator warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Taillight fuse 7 5 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ign...

Page 105: ...ntification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and m...

Page 106: ...rdering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model label 1 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U23P11E0 book Page 2 Tuesd...

Page 107: ... and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seve...

Page 108: ...icle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc E...

Page 109: ...inder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km ...

Page 110: ...RMATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U23P11E0 book Page 6 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 111: ...r warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha ...

Page 112: ...y later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires war...

Page 113: ...ed repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing...

Page 114: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U23P11E0 book Page 10 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 115: ...e 4 21 Fuel tank cap 4 19 Fuses replacing 7 31 H Handlebar switches 4 13 Headlight bulb replacing 7 32 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 13 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 30 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 35 Luggage strap holders 4 29 M Main switch steerin...

Page 116: ...rn signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 34 Turn signal switch 4 13 V Valve clearance 7 19 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheels 7 21 Windshield 4 24 U23P11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday August 7 2012 4 57 PM ...

Page 117: ...Genuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technici...

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