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
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Other materials:
Checking the cylinder and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...
Owner's tool kit
Owner's tool kit
Owner's tool kit
Engine oil drain attachment
The owner's tool kit is located under the
rider seat.
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner's tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maint ...
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the axle nut.
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Locknut
Brake caliper
Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the pr ...