Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Catalytic converters

Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual / Instrument and control functions / 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:

Checking the drive sprocket
1. Check: Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. Bent teeth Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. b. Correct 1. Drive chain roller 2. Drive chain sprocket Checking the rear wheel sprocket Refer to "CHECKING AND R ...

Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check: Timing chain tensioner Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace. a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod into the timing chain tensioner housing by hand. NOTE: While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod, wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until it stops. b. ...

Clutch lever
Clutch lever Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar grip. To engage the clutch, release the lever. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation. Th ...