2000 YAMAHA TW125 Owners Manual

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QGIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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9 Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and
freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best
motorcycle does not ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycle’s value and operat-
ing condition. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good perfor-
mance depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and
alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders - more than car drivers - must
always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of
alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and
passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant
synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting hel-
met. Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-cov-
erage helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcy-
clists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too
fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motor-
cyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively - avoiding all dangers, including those caused
by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Fuel tank (page 3-5)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-7)
3. Helmet holder (page 3-9)
4. Luggage straps (page 3-10)5. Shift pedal (page 3-4)
6. Air filter (page 6-12)
7. Chain adjusting plates (page 6-24)
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8. Rear carrier (page 3-10)
9. Battery (page 6-30)
10. Fuse (page 6-31)11. Tool kit (page 6-1)
12. Rear brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-20)
13. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)
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14. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-19)
15. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)
16. Speedometer (page 3-2)
17. Starter (choke) (page 3-8)
18. Main switch (page 3-1)19. Indicator lights panel (page 3-1)
20. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
21. Front brake lever (page 3-4, 6-19)
22. Throttle grip (page 6-15, 6-26)
23. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00028Main switch
The main switch controls the igni-
tion and lighting systems. Its oper-
ation is described below.
EAU00036ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
EAU00038OFF
All electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this
position.
EAU00056Indicator lights
EAU00057Turn indicator light “5”
This indicator flashes when the
turn switch is moved to the left or
right.
EAU00063High beam indicator light “&”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
1. Turn indicator light “5”
2. High beam indicator light “&”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
EAU00061Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01087Speedometer
The speedometer shows riding
speed. This speedometer is
equipped with an odometer and
trip odometer. The trip odometer
can be reset to “0” with the reset
knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a
tank of fuel. This information will
enable you to plan fuel stops in the
future.
1. Reset knob
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer
4. Trip odometer
EAU00118Handlebar switchesEAU00121Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “&” for the
high beam and to “%” for the low
beam.
1. Lights switch
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “*”
NOTE:
(for German model equipped with
speed limiter only)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
speed limiter which prevents it
from exceeding a top speed of 80
km/h.
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EAU00127Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push
the switch to “6”. To signal a left-
hand turn, push the switch to
“4”. Once the switch is released
it will return to the center position.
To cancel the signal, push the
switch in after it has returned to
the center position.
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Horn switch “*”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EAU00134Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “
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turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the
light switch to “:” turns the head-
light on also.
EAU00143Start switch “,“
The starter motor cranks the
engine when pushing the start
switch.
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See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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EAU00138Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety
device for use in an emergency
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or if trouble occurs in the
throttle system. Turn the switch to
“#” to start the engine.
In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “$” to stop the engine.
1. Engine stop switch
2. Start switch “,”
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EAU00157Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmis-
sion.
The shift pedal is located on the
left side of the engine and is used
in combination with the clutch
when shifting.
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
EAU00152Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the
left handlebar, and the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system is incorporated
in the clutch lever holder. Pull the
clutch lever to the handlebar to dis-
engage the clutch, and release the
lever to engage the clutch. The
lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch
operation. (Refer to the engine
starting procedures for a descrip-
tion of the ignition circuit cut-off
system.)
1. Clutch lever
EAU00158Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward
the handlebar to apply the front
brake.
1. Front brake lever
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