2000 YAMAHA TDR 125 Owners Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Pre-operation check list ......................................................................4-1
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9Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle/scooter’s vital functions can start to
deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any dam-
age, fluid leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition
to a thorough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
3-8~3-9, 6-21 ~ 6-24
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
Clutch9Check operation, condition and free play.
3-8, 6-20 ~ 6-21
9Adjust if necessary.
9Check for smooth operation.
Throttle grip and housing9Lubricate.6-17 ~ 6-18, 6-27
9Adjust throttle cable free play if necessary.
Engine oil9Check oil level.
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9Fill with oil if necessary.
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
6-9 ~ 6-10
9Fill with oil if necessary.
Coolant9Check coolant level.
6-10 ~ 6-11
9Fill with coolant if necessary.
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
6-25 ~ 6-26
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage. 6-18 ~ 6-20
Control and meter cable9Check for smooth operation.
6-27
9Lubricate if necessary.
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation.
6-28 9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and clutch lever pivots9Check for smooth operation.
9Lubricate if necessary.
Sidestand pivot9Check for smooth operation.
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9Lubricate if necessary.
Chassis fasteners9Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened.
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9Tighten if necessary.
Fuel tank9Check fuel level.
3-9 ~ 3-10
9Fill with fuel if necessary.
Lights, signals and
9Check for proper operation. 6-32 ~ 6-34
switches
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a
very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
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If any item in the Pre-Operation Check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Starting the engine .............................................................................5-1
Starting a warm engine.......................................................................5-4
Shifting................................................................................................5-4
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) ..............................5-5
Tips for reducing fuel consumption.....................................................5-5
Engine break-in ..................................................................................5-5
Parking ...............................................................................................5-6
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Before riding this motorcycle,
become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions. Consult a
Yamaha dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
not thoroughly understand.
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Never start your engine or let
it run for any length of time in
a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness
and death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcy-
cle in an area with adequate
ventilation.
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Before starting out, always be
sure the sidestand is up.
Failure to retract the sidestand
completely can result in a seri-
ous accident when you try to
turn a corner.
EAU00381Starting the engine
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with an
ignition circuit cut-off system. The
engine can be started only under the
following conditions:
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The transmission is in neutral.
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The sidestand is up, the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
is disengaged
The motorcycle must not be ridden
when the sidestand is down.
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Before going through the following
steps, check the function of the
sidestand switch and clutch
switch. (Refer to page 3-17.)
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IF TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL
AND SIDESTAND IS DOWN,
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
RETRACT SIDESTAND AND PUT
TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR
AND SIDESTAND IS UP,
PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PUSH
THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON” AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO “#”.
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1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “#“.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be
on. If the light does not come on, ask
a Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
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The oil level indicator light should
come on when the start switch is
pushed and should go off when
the start switch is released. If the
indicator light flickers or remains
on, immediately stop the engine
and check the engine oil level and
for oil leakage. If necessary, fill the
engine with oil and check to see
that the oil level indicator light
goes off. If the light does not go off
even with sufficient oil in the
crankcase or the light does not
come on when pushing the start
switch, consult a Yamaha dealer.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) halfway back.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard with a cold engine!
7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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