2000 YAMAHA DT125R Owners Manual

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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to Ò4Ó. Once
the switch is released it will return to
the center position. To cancel the sig-
nal, push the switch in after it has
returned to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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1.Coolant temperature gauge
2.Red zone
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Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. If the needle points to
the red zone or higher, stop your
motorcycle and let the engine cool.
(See page 6-13 for details.)
EC000002
cCWhen the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding.
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1.Lights switch
2.Dimmer switch
3.Turn signal switch
4.Horn switch Ò*Ó
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Handlebar switches
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò
'
Ó,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the light
switch to Ò:Ó, turns the headlight on
also.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.
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1.Engine stop switch
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety
device for use in an emergency such
as when the motorcycle overturns or
if trouble occurs in the throttle sys-
tem. Turn the switch to Ò#Ó to start
the engine. In case of emergency,
turn the switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch,
and release the lever to engage the
clutch. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch when
shifting.1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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1.Clutch lever
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1.Front brake lever
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
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1.Rear brake pedal
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
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Fuel tank capTo open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Turn the cap 1/3
turn counterclockwise and remove it
from the tank.
To close
Put the cap in the filler neck and turn
it 1/3 turn clockwise. Lock the cap by
turning the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and remove the key.1.Fuel tank cap
2.Unlock
3.Open
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NOTE:
The tank cap cannot be reinstalled
unless it is unlocked. The key must
remain in the cap until the cap is
properly installed and locked onto the
fuel tank.
EW000023
wBe sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
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1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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Fuel(except for Switzerland and
Austria)
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
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1.Filler tube
2.Filling nozzle
3.Leaf valve
4.Fuel level
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Fuel(for Switzerland and Austria)
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to
insert the filling nozzle into the filler
hole and fill the tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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EW000130
wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
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cCAlways wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
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Catalyzer(for Switzerland and Austria)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust
chamber.
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wThe exhaust system is hot during
and directly after engine operation.
Make sure the exhaust system has
cooled down before making any
adjustment to or lubricating the
motorcycle.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
10.0 L
Reserve:
1.8 L
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EC000114
cCThe following must be observed to
prevent a fire hazard or other dam-
ages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
Use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park this motorcycle in
an area that would cause a fire
hazard such as grass or other
materials that may easily burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
for very long.
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to
this position when the engine is not
running.
RES
ONFUEL
OFF
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1.Arrow mark positioned ÒOFFÓ
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Two-stroke engine oilMake sure there is sufficient two-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add
the recommended oil as necessary.
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1.Oil tank cap
2.Stopper
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 2 or 2-stroke
engine oil (JASO FC grade or
ISO EG-C, EG-D grade)
Oil quantity:
1.2 L
OFF: closed position
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ON
FUEL
RES
OFF
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ON
1.Arrow mark positioned ÒONÓON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetor. Normal riding
is done with the lever in this position.ON: normal position
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RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
back to ÒONÓ after refueling!
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Starter (choke) Ò1ÓStarting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture. A separate starter
circuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the
starter (choke).1.Starter (choke) Ò1Ó
OFF
ONFUEL RES
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RES
1.Arrow mark positioned ÒRESÓRES: reserve position
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Kick starterRotate the kick starter away from the
engine. Push the starter down lightly
with your foot until the gears engage,
then kick smoothly and forcefully to
start the engine. This model has a
primary-coupled kick starter so the
engine can be started in any gear if
the clutch is disengaged. However,
shifting to neutral before starting is
recommended.1.Kick starter
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Steering lockTo lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right and open the steering lock
cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise. Then, push the key
in while turning the handlebars slight-
ly to the left and turn the key 1/8 turn
clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key and close the lock
cover.
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1.Steering lock
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it
1/8 turn counterclockwise so that it
moves out. Then, release and
remove the key.
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