Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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 that the engine stop switch is
set to"
".
The following warning lights and indicator light should come on for a few seconds, then go off.
- Neutral indicator light
- Turn signal indicator light
- High beam indicator light
- Coolant temperature warning light
- Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning and indicator
light circuit check.
- Shift the transmission into the neutral position. (See page 5-2.) The neutral indicator light should come on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit.
- Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. NOTICE: For maximum
engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is
cold!
If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
Operation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yoursel ...
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 a ...
Other materials:
Checking the engine oil level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Check:
Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level ...
Checking the front brake caliper
1. Check:
Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear Replace the
brake
caliper assembly.
Brake caliper body "2"
Cracks/damage Replace the brake
caliper
assembly.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
...
Setting the normal mode
NOTE:
The engine speed, coolant temperature, and fault code, if detected, can be
displayed on the LCD of the
FI diagnostic tool when the tool is connected to the vehicle and is set to the
normal mode.
1. Set the main switch to "OFF" and the engine stop switch to "".
2. Disconnect the self- ...