Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
- Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F)
Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2" filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat and thermometer's indicated temperature.
A. Fully closed
B. Fully open
NOTE:
If the accuracy of the thermostat is in doubt, replace it. A faulty thermostat could cause serious overheating or overcooling.
2. Check:
- Thermostat cover
Cracks/damage
Replace.
3. Check:
- Radiator inlet hose
Cracks/damage
Replace.
Thermostat
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Installing the thermostat
1. Install:
Thermostat
NOTE:
Install the thermostat with its breather hole "a"
facing up.
2. Install:
Copper washer
Coolant temperature sensor
CAUTION:Use extreme care when ...
Other materials:
Checking the shift shaft
1. Check:
Shift shaft
Bends/damage/wear Replace.
Shift shaft spring
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the stopper lever
1. Check:
Stopper lever
Bends/damage Replace.
Roller turns roughly Replace
the stopper
lever.
Stopper lever spring
Damage/wear Replace.
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Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner brake pad "1", push down
on the brake caliper bracket so that there is
space to remove the brake pa ...
Disassembling the water pump
1. Remove:
Water pump seal "1"
NOTE:
Remove the water pump seal from the inside of
the water pump housing "2".
2. Remove:
Bearing "1"
NOTE:
Remove the bearing from the outside of the water
pump housing "2".
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