2001 YAMAHA TTR125 warning

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EC360000
CHASSIS
EC361012
BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING (TT-R125LW)
WARNING
Bleed the brake system if:
lThe system has been disassembled.
lA brake hose has been loosened or
removed.
lThe brake fluid is very low.
lThe brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking performance
may occur if the brake system is not prop-
erly bleed.
1. Remove:
lBrake master cylinder cap
lDiaphragm
2. Bleed:
lBrake fluid
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to
spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to
overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube 2 tightly
to the caliper bleed screw 1.
d. Place the other end of the tube into a
container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever several
times.
f. Pull in the lever. Hold the lever in posi-
tion.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the
lever to travel towards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
limit has been reached; then release the
lever.
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Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the air
bubbles have been removed from the
system.
CHASSIS/BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING (TT-R125LW)

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3. Install:
lDiaphragm
lBrake master cylinder cap
NOTE:
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to
let the brake fluid system stabilize for a few
hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when
the tiny bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on the
reservoir.
WARNING
Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
TT-R125
1. Check:
lBrake lever free play a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
2. Adjust:
lBrake lever free play
NOTE:
For minute adjustment, loosen the locknut 2
on the lever side and adjust with the adjuster
3.
CAUTION:
Make sure that there is no brake drag after
adjusting the brake lever free play.
Brake lever free play a:
10 ~ 15 mm (0.39 ~ 0.59 in)
Brake lever free play adjustment steps:
lLoosen the locknuts 1.
lTurn the locknuts until free play a is
within the specified limits by changing their
tightening position.
lTighten the locknuts.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

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REAR BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lBrake shoe lining wear limit
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
(TT-R125LW)
1. Place the brake master cylinder so that
its top is in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
lBrake fluid level
Fluid at lower level ® Fill up.
aLower level
WARNING
lUse only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
lRefill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
lBe sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter brake master cylinder when
refilling.
lClean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts. Brake shoe lining wear limit checking
steps:
lFully push down the brake pedal and hold
it in position.
lThen check the brake shoe wear indicator
1 is within the wear limit a.
Outside the limit ® Replace the brake
shoe.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE”
section in the CHAPTER 5.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
SPROCKETS INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSprocket teeth a
Excessive wear ® Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the drive, driven sprockets and drive
chain as a set.
REAR BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION (TT-R125LW)/SPROCKETS INSPECTION

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
3. Check:
lSteering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action ® Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
lSteering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
lRemove the number plate and starter
knob.
lRemove the handlebar and upper bracket.
lRemove the special washer 1
lRemove the upper ring nut 2, and rubber
washer 3.
lLoosen the lower ring nut 4 using the
steering nut wrench 5.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
lTighten the lower ring nut 6 using steer-
ing nut wrench 7 and turn the steering
right and left a few times.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
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Lower ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the lower ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the lower ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.

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FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
EC500000
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
Extent of removal:
1
Front wheel removal
2
Wheel bearing removal
3
Brake shoe plate assembly removal and disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
FRONT WHEEL AND DRUM
BRAKE
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING

Support the machine securely so there is no
danger of it falling over.
1 Brake cable holder 1
2 Brake cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side, first.
3 Axle nut 1
4 Wheel axle 1
5 Front wheel 1
6 Collar set 1
7 Brake shoe plate assembly 1
8 Oil seal 1
9 Wheel bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Spacer
1
2
3
1

5

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FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
REMOVAL POINTS
EC513201
Wheel bearing (if necessary)
1. Remove:
l
Bearing
1

NOTE:

Remove the bearing using a general bearing
puller
2
.
INSPECTION
EC514100
Wheel
1. Measure:
l
Wheel runout
Out of limit
®
Repair/replace.
Wheel runout limit:
Radial
1
: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral
2
: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
2. Inspect:
l
Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure
®
Replace.
NOTE:

Replace the bearings, oil seal and wheel collar
as a set.
EC514200
Wheel axle
1. Measure:
l
Wheel axle bends
Out of specification
®
Replace.
Use the dial gauge
1
.
NOTE:

The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING

Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
Wheel axle bending limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)

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FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Brake shoe plate assembly
1. Install:
l
Brake camshaft
1

NOTE:

Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake camshaft.
2. Check:
l
Brake camshaft operation
Unsmooth operation
®
Repair.
3. Install:
l
Wear indicator plate
1

NOTE:

When installing the wear indicator plate to the
brake camshaft align the projection
a
on the
wear indicator plate with the slots
b
on the
brake camshaft.
4. Install:
l
Brake camshaft lever
1

NOTE:

Install the brake camshaft lever in relation to
the punch mark
a
as shown.
1
1a
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

5. Install:
l
Springs
1

lBrake shoes 2
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
pivot pin.
WARNING
Do not apply grease to the brake shoe lin-
ings.
New

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FRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)
Extent of removal:1 Front wheel removal2 Wheel bearing removal
3 Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
1 Axle nut 1
2 Washer 1
3 Wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Collar 2
6 Oil seal 2
7 Wheel bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Spacer 1
9Brake disk
1
2
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FRONT WHEEL (TT-R125LW)