2000 YAMAHA DT125R clock

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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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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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93.Remove the headlight connector
and the bulb holder cover.4.Turn the bulb holder counter-
clockwise to remove it and then
remove the defective bulb.
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wKeep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down.5.Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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1.Bulb holder cover
2.Connector
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1.Bulb holder
6.Install the bulb holder cover, con-
nector and headlight unit.
7.Install the cowling.
8.If the headlight beam adjustment
is necessary, ask a Yamaha
dealer to make that adjustment.
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1.Screw (´2)
2.Lens
3.Bulb 1.Screw
2.Lens
3.Bulb
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Turn signal light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screw and the lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
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Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screws and the
lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screws.
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cCDo not over-tighten the screws as
the lens may break.
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4. Engine overheating
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wDo not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Open the radiator cap as follows. Wait until the
engine has cooled. Remove the radiator cap stopper by removing the screw. Place a thick rag like a towel over
the radiator cap and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual
pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclock-
wise and remove it.Wait until the
Check the coolant level in the
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
NoLeakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspectAdd coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
engine has cooled.reservoir tank and/or radiator.cooling system for leakage.
Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system. leakage.
and repair the cooling system.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is changed to the rec-
ommended coolant as soon as possible.
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