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.

Checking the cooling system


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:

    Catalytic converters
    This vehicle is equipped with catalytic converters in the exhaust system. WARNING The exhaust system is hot after operation. To prevent a fire hazard or burns: Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn. Park the vehic ...

    Handlebar switches
    Left Left 1. Pass switch "PASS" 2. Dimmer switch "/" 3. Turn signal switch "/" 4. Horn switch"" Right Right Engine stop switch "/" Start switch"" Pass switch "PASS" Press this switch to flash the headlight. Dimmer switch "/" Set this switch to"" for the high beam an ...

    Checking the valves and valve guides
    The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve guides. 1. Measure: Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance Out of specification Replace the valve guide. Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance = Valve guide inside diameter "a" - Valve stem diameter "b" 2. Replace: ...

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