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:
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage before
each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the wheel. ...
Adjusting the valve clearance
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
...
Installing the starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch assembly
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the
projection on the generator rotor.
Stake the end "a" of each start ...