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:
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...
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 refueling, follow
these instructions.
Before refueling, turn off the engine
and be sure that no on ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
Upper bracket
Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten t ...