Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Engine overheating
WARNING
- Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
- After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
Engine overheating
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
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
...
Other materials:
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...
Removing the rear wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
3. Remove:
Rear brake caliper
NOTE: ...
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! To ...