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:
Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
NOTE:
While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until
it stops.
b. ...
Checking the primary drive gear
1. Remove:
Primary drive gear
Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53.
2. Check:
Primary drive gear
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set
...
Intake air pressure sensor
1. Check:
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage
Out of specification Replace the throttle
body.
a. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
throttle body sensor assembly coupler as
shown.
Positive tester probe
pink/white "1"
Negative tester probe
gray/black "2"
...