Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the cooling system
1. Remove:
- Side covers
- Upper side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
- Radiator "1"
- Radiator inlet hose "2"
- Radiator outlet hose "3"
Coolant reservoir hose "4"
Water pump breather hose "5" Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
3. Install:
- Upper side cowlings
- Side covers Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Checking the coolant level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
max ...
Changing the coolant
1. Remove:
Lower side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap "1"
WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure.
Therefore,
do not remove t ...
Other materials:
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
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Assembling the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump seal "1"
(into the water pump housing "2")
CAUTION:Never lubricate the water pump seal
surface
with oil or grease.
NOTE:
Install the water pump seal with the special
tools.
Install the water pump seal with the special
tools to the specifi ...
Checking and charging the battery
WARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous
and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
Charge batt ...