Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
2. Check:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times.
3. Check:
- All connections
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin "1" on the terminal is flattened, bend it up.
4. Connect:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
NOTE:
Make sure all connections are tight.
5. Check:
- Continuity
(with the pocket tester)
NOTE:
If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
When checking the wire harness, perform steps (1) to (3).
As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer available at most part stores.
Circlips
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully
and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always
replace piston pin clips after one use.
When installing a circlip "1", make sure the
sharp-edged ...
Special tools
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up
and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use
of inappropriat ...
Other materials:
Changing the coolant
1. Remove:
Lower side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap "1"
WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure.
Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which c ...
Removing the rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully. ...
Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
Low coolant level
2. Radiator
Damaged or leaking radiator
Faulty radiator cap
...