Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 handling the coolant temperature sensor. Replace any part that was dropped or subjected to a strong impact. |
3. Fill:
- Cooling system (with the specified amount of the recommended coolant) Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on page 3-15.
4. Check:
- Cooling system
Leaks
Repair or replace any
faulty part.
5. Measure:
- Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure
Replace the radiator cap.Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on page 6-3.
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. ...
Water pump
...
Other materials:
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 ...
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 vehic ...
Checking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...