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TDR125
5AE-28199-E3
OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a TDR125, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience in and newest tech-
nology for the design and the manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a
reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your TDR125’s advantages.
The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcy-
cle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your motorcycle in the best possible
condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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9Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any ques-
tion concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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9TDR125
OWNER’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
2 DESCRIPTION
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8 SPECIFICATIONS
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX
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