Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Starting failures

Engine

1. Cylinder and cylinder head

- Loose spark plug

- Loose cylinder head or cylinder

- Damaged cylinder head gasket

- Damaged cylinder gasket

- Worn or damaged cylinder

- Incorrect valve clearance

- Improperly sealed valve

- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact

- Incorrect valve timing

- Faulty valve spring

- Seized valve

2. Piston and piston ring(s)

- Improperly installed piston ring

- Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring

- Seized piston ring

- Seized or damaged piston

3. Air filter

  • Improperly installed air filter
  • Clogged air filter element

4. Crankcase and crankshaft

  • Improperly assembled crankcase
  • Seized crankshaft

Fuel system

1. Fuel tank

  • Empty fuel tank
  • Clogged fuel filter
  • Deteriorated or contaminated fuel

2. Fuel pump

  • Faulty fuel pump

3. Throttle body

  • Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
  • Sucked-in air

Electrical system

1. Battery

  • Discharged battery
  • Faulty battery

2. Fuse(s)

  • Blown, damaged or incorrect fuse
  • Improperly installed fuse

3. Spark plug

  • Incorrect spark plug gap
  • Incorrect spark plug heat range
  • Fouled spark plug
  • Worn or damaged electrode
  • Worn or damaged insulator
  • Faulty spark plug cap

4. Ignition coil

  • Cracked or broken ignition coil body
  • Broken or shorted primary or secondary coils
  • Faulty spark plug lead

5. Ignition system

  • Faulty ECU
  • Faulty crankshaft position sensor
  • Broken generator rotor woodruff key

6. Switches and wiring

  • Faulty main switch
  • Faulty engine stop switch
  • Broken or shorted wiring
  • Faulty neutral switch
  • Faulty start switch
  • Faulty sidestand switch
  • Faulty clutch switch
  • Improperly grounded circuit
  • Loose connections

7. Starting system

  • Faulty starter motor
  • Faulty starter relay
  • Faulty starting circuit cut-off relay
  • Faulty starter clutch
    General information
    NOTE: The following guide for troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It should be helpful, however, as a guide to basic troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedu ...

    Incorrect engine idling speed
    Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head Incorrect valve clearance Damaged valve train components 2. Air filter Clogged air filter element Fuel system 1. Throttle body Damaged or loo ...

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    Replacing the front brake pads
    NOTE: When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble the brake caliper. 1. Measure: Brake pad wear limit "a" Out of specification Replace the brake pads as a set. 2. Install: Brake pad support Brake pad spring Brake pads ...

    Checking the crankshaft position sensor
    1. Disconnect: Crankshaft position sensor coupler (from the wire harness) 2. Check: Crankshaft position sensor resistance Out of specification  Replace the crankshaft position sensor/stator assembly. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 100) to the crankshaft position sensor c ...

    Separating the crankcase
    1. Remove: Crankcase bolts NOTE: Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in the proper sequence as shown. A. Right crankcase B. Left crankcase 2. Turn: Shift drum segment NOTE: Turn the shift drum segment "1" to the position shown in the illustration. In this ...

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