Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems yourself. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often inferior, have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the area,
including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or explode,
causing severe injury or
property damage.
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the axle nut.
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjust ...
Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Engine overheating
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
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Other materials:
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
Seat lock
Open.
Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown.
Projection
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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.
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Installing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
1. Install:
Balancer driven gear "1"
Lock washer
Balancer drive gear "2"
Primary drive gear
Washer "3"
Balancer driven gear nut
Primary drive gear nut
NOTE:
Align the punch mark "a" in the balancer drive
gear "2" with the punch mark "b" in the balancer
driven gear "1".
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