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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TT-R125LW
Model name: TT-R125LWN
(USA-except for California, CDN, AUS, NZ)
TT-R125LWNC (USA for California)
TT-R125LW (EUROPE)
Model code number: 5HP9 (USA, AUS, NZ, EUROPE)
5HPA (CDN)
Dimensions: USA, AUS, NZ,
EUROPECDN
Overall length 1,885 mm (74.2 in) 1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Overall width 795 mm (31.3 in)
¬
Overall height 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
¬
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 in)
¬
Wheelbase 1,270 mm (50.0 in)
¬
Minimum ground clearance 295 mm (11.6 in)
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Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 84 kg (185 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 124 cm
3
(7.57 cu.in)
Bore
´
stroke 54.0
´
54.0 mm (2.126
´
2.126 in)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type
SE motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
õ
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type
SE motor oil
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SE” or higher grade
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded fuel (USA)
Regular unleaded gasoline (CDN, EUROPE)
Unleaded fuel only (AUS)
Regular gasoline (NZ)
Tank capacity 6.6 L (1.45 Imp gal, 1.74 US gal)
Reserve amount 1.9 L (0.42 Imp gal, 0.5 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type VM20SS
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type CR7HSA/U22FSR-U
Manufacturer NGK/DENSO
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.02 ~ 0.03 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 68/19 (3.579)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 54/13 (4.154)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 37/14 (2.643)
2nd 32/18 (1.778)
3rd 25/19 (1.316)
4th 23/22 (1.045)
5th 21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 28.5˚
Trail 107 mm (4.21 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 70/100-19 42M
Size (rear) 90/100-16 52M
Manufacturer (front and rear) INOUE RUBBER
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.00 kg/cm
2
, 15 psi)
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
Spark plug M10
´
1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Cylinder head bolt M8
´
1.25 4 22 2.2 16
Cylinder head bolt M6
´
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pressure check bolt M6
´
1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Cylinder head side cover M6
´
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Tappet cover M45
´
1.5 2 18 1.8 13
Timing chain guide M6
´
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Adjusting screw (valve) and locknut M5
´
0.5 2 8 0.8 5.8
Camshaft sprocket M8
´
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Bearing plate cover (camshaft) M6
´
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6
´
1.0 1 8 0.8 5.8
Timing chain tensioner M6
´
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump assembly M6
´
1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Oil pump cover M5
´
0.8 1 5 0.5 3.6
Engine oil drain bolt M12
´
1.5 1 20 2.0 14
Carburetor joint M6
´
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Carburetor joint clamp (air filter) M4
´
0.7 1 2 0.2 1.4
Coasting enricher cover M4
´
0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter case M6
´
1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Muffler M6
´
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Muffler M10
´
1.25 1 60 6.0 43
Muffler M8
´
1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Muffler guard M6
´
1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Spark arrester M6
´
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M6
´
1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Left crankcase cover M6
´
1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket cover M6
´
1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Right crankcase cover M6
´
1.0 9 10 1.0 7.2
Lead guide (CDI magneto lead) M6
´
1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Timing mark accessing screw M14
´
1.5 1 7 0.7 5.1
Crankshaft end accessing screw M32 ´ 1.5 1 7 0.7 5.1
Kickstarter crank M12 ´ 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Primary drive gear M12 ´ 1.0 1 70 7.0 50
Clutch spring M5 ´ 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Clutch boss M12 ´ 1.0 1 60 6.0 43
Adjusting screw (push rod) and locknut M6 ´ 1.0 1 8 0.8 5.8
Bearing plate cover (main axle) M6 ´ 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Drive sprocket M5 ´ 0.8 2 6 0.6 4.3
Shift arm M6 ´ 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Shift rod and shift pedal M6 ´ 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Shift rod and shift arm M6 ´ 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Shift pedal M6 ´ 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Segment M6 ´ 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Stopper lever M6 ´ 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1
Fuel tank breather hose
2
CDI unit
3
CDI unit band
4
Clamp
5
CDI magneto lead
6
Air vent hose
7
Wire harness
8
Engine stop switch lead
9
Cable guide
0
Brake cable
(Brake hose for the
TT-R125LW)
A
Brake cable holder
(Brake hose holder for the
TT-R125LW)
Fit the CDI unit band over the CDI unit bracket till it stops.
õ
Clamp the ignition coil lead.
‚
Clamp the wire harness coupler.
ë
Clamp the CDI magneto lead, throttle cable and starter cable.
ä
Clamp the CDI magneto lead so that it does not contact the push lever.
ì
Pass the air vent hoses between the engine and swingarm.
í
Clamp the wire harness and engine stop switch lead.
î
Pass the brake cable (brake hose for the TT-R125LW) into the cable guide.
é
Clamp the brake cable.
ï
Clamp the brake hose between the paint marks.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1
Air vent hose
2
Spark plug lead
3
Starter cable
4
Throttle cable
5
Clutch cable
6
Clamp
7
Cable guide
8
Engine oil breather hose
9
Overflow hose
After clamping the starter cable, push it against the starter plunger.
õ
Put the tip of the air vent hose into the main pipe.
‚
Install the primary coil terminal (orange) to the ignition coil.
ë
Fasten the ground lead together with the ignition coil.
ä
Pass the clutch cable on the inside of the throttle and starter cable.
ì
Clamp the clutch cable with the paint in the cable guide bottom recess.
í
Pass the throttle cable and starter cable into the cable guide.
î
Pass the engine oil breather hose and overflow hose between the right
half of the swingarm and pillar tube.
é
Clamp the engine oil breather hose, overflow hose and air vent hose to
2 clicks.
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Dealer
NoteItem Checks and maintenance jobsInitial Every
10 hours
(1 month)60 hours
(6 months)120 hours
(12 months)
*
Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Spark plugCheck condition.
Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
*
ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Air filter Clean or replace element if necessary.
*
CarburetorCheck engine idling speed and starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.
Exhaust systemsCheck for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.
Engine oilCheck oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
Correct if necessary.
Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
ClutchCheck operation.
Adjust or replace cable.
*
Front brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake lever free play.
Check fluid level and leakage. (TT-R125LW only)Every ride
*
Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake
shoes if necessary.Every ride
*
WheelsCheck balance, runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if
necessary.
*
TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
*
Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.
Replace if necessary.
*
SwingarmCheck swingarm pivoting point for play.
Correct if necessary.
Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel
is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every ride
*
Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.
Correct accordingly.
Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 120
hours.
SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate and repair if necessary.
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condi-
tion.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-12
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase for leak-
age.P.3-7 ~ 10
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-4
Throttle grip/housingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-4 ~ 5
BrakesCheck the play of front and rear brake and effect of front and
rear brake.
Check fluid level and leakage. (TT-R125LW only)P.3-15 ~ 20
Drive chainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-21 ~ 22
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-24 ~ 25
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-25 ~ 27
Front forks and rear shock
absorber assemblyCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-23 ~ 24
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.—
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.4-2
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening nut is not loose. P.3-20
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-28
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. —
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-5
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
6. Apply:
lFoam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
be wet but not dripping.
7. Install:
lAir filter element 1
On air filter guide 2.
8. Apply:
lLithium soap base grease
On the matching surface a on air filter
element.
9. Install:
lAir filter element 1
lWasher 2
lWing nut 3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing
the suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
lDipstick 1