Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Cleaning the air filter element
NOTE:
There is a check hose "1" at the bottom of the air filter case. If dust and/or water collects in this hose, clean the air filter element and air filter case.
1. Remove:
- Rider seat Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
- Fuel tank Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
3. Remove:
- Air filter case cover "1"
- Air filter element
4. Clean:
- Air filter element "1" Apply compressed air to the outer surface of the air filter element.
5. Check:
- Air filter element
Damage
Replace.
6. Install:
- Air filter element
- Air filter case cover (along with the gaskets)
| CAUTION: Never operate the engine without the air filter element installed. Unfiltered air will cause rapid wear of engine parts and may damage the engine. Operating the engine without the air filter element will also affect throttle body tuning, leading to poor engine performance and possible overheating. |
NOTE:
Make sure the air filter element is properly installed in the air filter case.
7. Install:
- Fuel tank Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
- Rider seat Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1"
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjust ...
Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
1. Remove:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Throttle body joint "1"
Air filter case joint "2"
Cracks/damage Replace ...
Other materials:
Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install:
Rear shock absorber assembly
Relay arm "1"
NOTE:
Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten:
Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
Relay arm nut
Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
3. Install:
Connecting arms
NOTE:
When ins ...
Checking the starter motor
1. Check:
Commutator
Dirt Clean with 600 grit
sandpaper.
2. Measure:
Commutator diameter "a"
Out of specification Replace
the starter
motor.
3. Measure:
Mica undercut "a"
Out of specification Scrape
the mica to the
proper measurement with a hacksaw blade
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Important manual information
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury
or death.
WARNING
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