Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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 vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system.
- Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before doing any maintenance work.
- Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes. Long idling can cause a build-up of heat.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable
damage to the catalytic
converter.
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueli ...
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
Seat lock
Open.
Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the pro ...
Other materials:
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The vari ...
Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Engine overheating
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be ...
Removing the front wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Front wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
3. Remove:
Front brake caliper
NO ...