Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
- Cylinder head and piston
- Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
- Incorrect oil level
- Incorrect oil viscosity
- Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
- Low coolant level
2. Radiator
- Damaged or leaking radiator
- Faulty radiator cap
- Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
- Damaged or faulty water pump
- Thermostat
- Thermostat stays closed
- Hose(s) and pipe(s)
- Damaged hose
- Improperly connected hose
- Damaged pipe
- Improperly connected pipe
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
- Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
- Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
- Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug
- Incorrect spark plug gap
- Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
- Faulty ECU
Overcooling
Cooling system
1. Thermostat
- Thermostat stays open
Faulty clutch
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
Improperly assembled clutch
Improperly adjusted clutch cable
Loose or fatigued clutch spring
Worn friction plate
Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oi ...
Poor braking performance
- Worn brake pad
- Worn brake disc
- Air in hydraulic brake system
- Leaking brake fluid
- Faulty brake caliper kit
- Faulty brake caliper seal
- Loose union bolt
- Damaged brake hose
- Oil or ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar
grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
Th ...
Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Lift the front wheel of ...