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8Do not put in any chemical
additives. Engine oil also lubri-
cates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
8Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine and warm up
for a few minutes. While
warming up, check for oil leak-
age. If oil leakage is found,
stop the engine immediately
and check for the cause.
10. Stop the engine and check the
oil level. Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L
Periodic oil change:
1.4 L
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L
EAU01174*Air filter
The air filter should be cleaned at
the specified intervals. It should be
cleaned more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
1. Bolt
2. Air filter cover
3. Air filter case
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4. Remove the wing nut and the
air filter.
1. Wing nut
2. Air filter
5. Remove the foam element
from its frame and clean it
with solvent. After cleaning,
remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing it.
6. Apply recommended oil to the
entire surface of the element
and squeeze out the excess oil.
It should be wet but not drip-
ping.
1. Foam element
2. Frame
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Recommended oil:
Engine oil
7. Pull the element over its
frame, install the air filter in
the case and tighten the wing
nut.
8. Install the air filter cover.
9. Connect the hoses and install
the air filter case.
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8Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter
case.
8The engine should never be
run without the air filter
installed. Excessive piston
and/or cylinder wear may
result.
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EAU00773Throttle cable and grip
lubrication
The throttle twist grip assembly
should be greased at the time that
the cable is lubricated, since the
grip must be removed to get at the
end of the throttle cable. After
removing the screws, hold the end
of the cable up in the air and put in
several drops of lubricant. With the
throttle grip disassembled, coat the
metal surface of the grip assembly
with a suitable all-purpose grease.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Be sure to oil the chain after wash-
ing the motorcycle or riding in the
rain.
EAU02962Cable inspection and
lubrication
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Damage to the outer housing of
cables may lead to internal rusting
and interfere with the cable move-
ment. Replace damaged cables as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends.
If a cable does not operate smooth-
ly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU02984Brake and shift pedal
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
EAU02985Brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
EAU02986Sidestand lubrication
Lubricate the sidestand pivoting
point and metal-to-metal contact
surfaces. Check that the sidestand
moves up and down smoothly.
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If the sidestand does not move
smoothly, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU00794Steering inspection
Periodically inspect the condition
of the steering. Worn out or loose
steering bearings may be danger-
ous. Place a stand under the
engine to raise the front wheel off
the ground. Hold the lower end of
the front forks and try to move
them forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and adjust the
steering. Inspection is easier if the
front wheel is removed.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an
upright position and apply the
front brake.
3. Push down hard on the han-
dlebars several times and
check if the fork rebounds
smoothly.
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If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check for scratches or damage on
the inner tube and excessive oil
leakage from the front fork.
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary,
protect it against dust with a
porous cover.
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8Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp while it is
still wet will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
8To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chem-
icals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in
the “Care” section of this
chapter.
2. Drain the carburetor float
chambers by loosening the
drain bolts; this will prevent
fuel deposits from building up.
Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
3. Only for motorcycles equipped
with a fuel cock which has an
“OFF” position: Turn the fuel
cock to “OFF”.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add
fuel stabilizer (if available) to
prevent the fuel tank from rust-
ing and the fuel from deterio-
rating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinders, piston
rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into each spark plug bore.c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs and place the
spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder walls
with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, install
the spark plugs and then the
spark plug caps.
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Model XV125S
Dimensions
Overall length 2,190 mm
Overall width 805 mm
Overall height 1,140 mm
Seat height 685 mm
Wheel base 1,495 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,800 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)147 kg
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
3
Bore ´Stroke 41.0 ´47.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
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Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “Energy
Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in reduced
component life and poor engine performance.
Quantity
Periodic oil change 1.4 L
With oil filter replacement 1.6 L
Total amount 1.7 L
Air filterWet type element
8-1
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
–20°
SAE 15W/40 50°C
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