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 radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...
Checking the drive sprocket
1. Check:
Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
drive chain sprockets as a set.
Bent teeth Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND R ...
Starting circuit cut-off system operation
If the engine stop switch is set to "
" and the main switch is set to
"ON" (both switches are closed), the
starter motor can only operate if at least one of the following conditions is
met:
The transmission is in neutral (the neutral switch is closed).
The clutch lever is pulled to the ...