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:
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Troubleshooting method
The engine operation is not normal and the
engine trouble warning light comes on.
1. Check:
Fault code number
a. Check the fault code number displayed on
the FI diagnostic tool.
b. Identify the faulty system with the fault code.
Refer to "Self-Diagnostic Function table".
c. Identi ...
Checking the starter motor operation
1. Check:
Starter motor operation
Does not operate → Perform the electric
starting system troubleshooting, starting with
step 4.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-9.
a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and
starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".
W ...