Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Poor medium-and-high-speed performance
Refer to "STARTING FAILURES" on page 9-1.
Engine
1. Air filter
- Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
- Faulty fuel pump
Faulty gear shifting
Shifting is difficult
Refer to "Clutch drags".
Incorrect engine idling speed
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
Incorrect valve clearance
Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
Damaged or loo ...
Shift pedal does not move
Shift shaft
Improperly adjusted shift rod
Bent shift shaft
Shift drum and shift forks
Foreign object in a shift drum groove
Seized shift fork
Bent shift fork guide bar
Transmission ...
Other materials:
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Adjusting the rear disc brake
1. Check:
Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the center of the rider footrest
to the center of the brake pedal)
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Remove the cotter pin "2", washer "3", and
pin "4".
c. Turn t ...
Checking the front brake master cylinder
1. Check:
Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder reservoir
Cracks/damage Replace the brake
master
cylinder.
Brake maste ...