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:
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 are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...
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 ...
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...