Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
- Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn.
- Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system.
- Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before doing any maintenance work.
- Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes. Long idling can cause a build-up of heat.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable
damage to the catalytic
converter.
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueli ...
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
Seat lock
Open.
Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the pro ...
Other materials:
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize
that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modif ...
Checking the water pump
1. Check:
Water pump housing cover
Water pump housing
Cracks/damage Replace.
Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
Bearing
Rough movement Replace.
Radiator outlet hose
Cracks/damage Replace.
...
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
WARNINGBleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system is disassembled.
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
the brake fluid level is very low.
brake operation is faulty.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
th ...