Yamaha XT1200ZE Owner's Manual page 62

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ITEM
Rear brake
4
Clutch
Throttle grip
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Centerstand, sidestand
Chassis fasteners
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
Sidestand switch
• 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.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
CHECKS
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6-21
6-17, 6-25
6-18, 6-21
6-25
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