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 ...

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Multi-function display
Multi-function display Multi-function display "RESET/SELECT" button WARNING Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function display. Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident. The multi- ...

Checking and lubricating the sidestand
Checking and lubricating the sidestand The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary. WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha deal ...

Checking the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Check: Inner tube Outer tube Bends/damage/scratches Replace. WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent inner tube as this may dangerously weaken it. 2. Measure: Spring free length "a" Out of sp ...