Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption:
- Shift up swiftly, and avoid high engine speeds during acceleration.
- Do not rev the engine while shifting down, and avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine.
- Turn the engine off instead of letting it idle for an extended length of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic lights or at railroad crossings).
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 ...
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the ...
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 ...
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are available
only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and access ...
Checking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
Tire
Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING TH ...