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:
Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket
1. Check:
Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth Replace the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
2. Replace:
Rear wheel sprocket
a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the ...
Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
NOTE:
While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until
it stops.
b. ...
Changing the engine oil
1. Remove:
Right bottom cowling
Right upper side cowling
Right lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
4. Install:
Engine oil d ...