Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met:
- The transmission is in the neutral position.
- The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up.
1. Turn the key to "ON" and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to"
".
The following warning lights and indicator light should come on for a few seconds, then go off.
- Neutral indicator light
- Turn signal indicator light
- High beam indicator light
- Coolant temperature warning light
- Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning and indicator
light circuit check.
- Shift the transmission into the neutral position. (See page 5-2.) The neutral indicator light should come on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit.
- Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. NOTICE: For maximum
engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is
cold!
If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
Operation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yoursel ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions a ...
Other materials:
Checking the front brake disc
1. Remove:
Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
2. Check:
Brake disc
Damage/galling Replace.
3. Measure:
Brake disc deflection
Out of specification Correct the
brake disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
a. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand ...
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
Shift pedal
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lubricated
if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
...
Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3.
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap is within specification,
the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spa ...