2000 YAMAHA DT125R Owners Manual

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*Wheels¥Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥Tighten spokes if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
10*Tires¥Check tread depth and for damage.
¥Replace if necessary.
¥Check air pressure.
¥Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings¥Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Swingarm¥Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
13Drive chain¥Check chain slack.
¥Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
¥Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14*Steering bearings¥Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 24,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners¥Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖÖ
16Sidestand¥Check operation.
¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
18*Front fork¥Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Shock absorber
assembly¥Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´ 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the
brake fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.21
*Carburetor¥Check starter (choke) operation.
¥Adjust engine idling speed.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
22*Autolube pump¥Check operation.
¥Bleed if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
23Transmission oil¥Check oil level.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.ÖÖ
24*Cooling system¥Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.Every 3 years
25*Front and rear brake
switches¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
26Moving parts and cables¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
27*Lights, signals and
switches¥Check operation.
¥Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´ 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Cowling removal and
installationThe cowlings indicated in the illustra-
tion need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance described
in this chapter.
Refer to this section each time a
cowling has to be removed or rein-
stalled.1.Cowling A
2.Cowling B1.Cowling C1.Screw (´2)
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Cowling ATo remove
Remove the screws and pull outward
as shown.
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1.Screw (´3)
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Cowling BTo remove
Remove the screws and pull outward
as shown.
To install
Place in the original position and
install the screws. To install
Place in the original position and
install the screws.
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Cowling CTo remove
Remove the screws and pull outward
as shown.1.Screw (´3)1.Panel D
To install
Place in the original position and
install the screws.
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Panel removal and
installationThe panels illustrated need to be
removed to perform some of the
maintenance described in this chap-
ter.
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Refer to this section each time a
panel has to be removed or rein-
stalled.
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Panel DTo remove
Remove the screw and pull outward
as shown.
To install
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion and install the screw.
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Panel ETo remove
Remove the screw and pull outward
as shown.
To install
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion and install the screw.
1.Panel E1.Screw1.Screw
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Spark plugRemoval
1.Remove the spark plug cap.2.Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plug
as shown.Inspection
The spark plug is an important
engine component and is easy to
inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator
around the center electrode is a
medium-to-light tan color for a motor-
cycle that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, take the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and
inspect the spark plug because heat
and deposits will cause any spark
plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes exces-
sive, or if carbon and other deposits
are excessive, you should replace
the spark plug with the specified plug.1.Spark plug cap
Specified spark plug:
BR9ES (NGK)
BR8ES (NGK) (CH, A only)
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1.Spark plug wrench
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9 Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m
0kg)
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Transmission oilOil level inspection
1.Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright
position. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt toward the side can
result in false readings.1.Level window
2.Maximum level
3.Minimum level
Installation
1.Measure the electrode gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2.Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the threads.
3.Install the spark plug and tighten
it to the specified torque.
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1.Spark plug gap
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark plug,
a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.
Have the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.4.Install the spark plug cap.
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