2001 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 free-
dom. 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 value and operating condition of your
motorcycle. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance
depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of
course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders Ñ more than car drivers Ñ 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 passen-
gers. 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 helmet. Optimum pro-
tective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits,
in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists 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 motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively
Ñ 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 strap holders (page 3-10)5. Chain adjusting plates (page 6-26)
6. Air filter element (page 6-12)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-4)
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Left view
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8. Carrier (page 3-10)
9. Battery (page 6-31)
10. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)11. Brake pedal (page 3-5, 6-21)
12. OwnerÕs tool kit (page 6-1)
13. Fuse (page 6-34)
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Right view
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-19)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
4. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-8)
5. Main switch (page 3-1)6. Indicator lights panel (page 3-1)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
8. Brake lever (page 3-4, 6-20)
9. Throttle grip (page 6-15, 6-28)
10. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
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Controls and instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various
main switch positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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Indicator lights
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Turn signal indicator light Ò5Ó
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.1. Turn indicator light Ò5Ó
2. High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
3. Neutral indicator light ÒNÓ
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High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
OFFON
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer, an odometer
and a tripmeter. The speedometer
shows riding speed. The odometer
shows the total distance traveled.
The tripmeter shows the distance
traveled since it was last set to zero
with the reset knob. The tripmeter
can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of
fuel. This information will enable you
to plan future fuel stops.1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
4. Reset knob
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Handlebar switches
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.1. Lights switch
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch Ò*Ó
NOTE:
Only for the German model equipped
with a speed limiter:
The speed limiter prevents the motor-
cycle from exceeding a riding speed
of 80 km/h.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to Ò4Ó. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Light switch
Set this switch to Ò
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the auxiliary light, meter lighting and
taillight. Set the switch to Ò:Ó to turn
on the headlight also.
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Start switch Ò,Ó
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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tions prior to starting the engine.
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.1. Engine stop switch
2. Start switch Ò,Ó
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch lever
when shifting the gears of the
5-speed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should
be pulled rapidly and released slowly
for smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-11 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)1. Clutch lever
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.1. Brake lever
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