2000 YAMAHA DT125R coolant temperature

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DESCRIPTION
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16.Clutch lever (page 3-5, 6-21)
17.Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
18.Speedometer (page 3-3)
19.Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-4)
20.Tachometer (page 3-3)21.Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
22.Front brake lever (page 3-6, 6-27)
23.Throttle grip (page 6-17, 6-27)
24.Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
25.Main switch (page 3-1)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.)
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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
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cooling system1.Remove panel D. (See page 6-9
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank when the engine is
cold as the coolant level will vary
with engine temperature. The
coolant level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks.
3.If the level is low, add coolant or
distilled water to raise it to the
specified level.4.Install the panel.
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cCHard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use dis-
tilled water if you canÕt get soft
water.NOTE:
If water is added, have a Yamaha
dealer check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible.If your motorcycle overheats, see
page 6-41 for details.
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1.Maximum level mark
2.Minimum level mark
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Changing the coolant1.Put the motorcycle on a level
place.
2.Remove cowling C and panel D.
(See page 6-8 ~ 6-9 for cowling
and panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
3.Remove the radiator cap stopper
bolt and the radiator cap.
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1.Stopper bolt
2.Radiator cap
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.35 L
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