2002 YAMAHA DT125R maintenance

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6 To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
To install the cowlingPlace the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
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Cowling B
To remove the cowlingRemove the cowling screws, and
then pull the cowling off as shown.
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1. Screw (×3)
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Cowling C
To remove the cowlingRemove the cowling screws, and
then pull the cowling off as shown.
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1. Screw (×3)
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Removing and installing
panelsThe panels shown above need to be
removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter.
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1. Panel A
To install the cowlingPlace the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
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6 Refer to this section each time a
panel needs to be removed and
installed.
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1. Panel B
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screw.
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2
1. Screw
2. Panel B
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Panels A and B
To remove one of the panelsRemove the screw, and then pull the
panel off as shown.
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2
1. Screw
2. Panel A
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important
engine component, which is easy to
check. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
the spark plug should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
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1. Spark plug cap
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insula-
tor around the center electrode
of the spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
defective. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle.2. Check the spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary. 2. Remove the spark plug as
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.
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1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
BR9ES (NGK)
BR8ES (NGK) (CH, A only)
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6 To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
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a. Spark plug gap
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Transmission oilThe transmission oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the transmission oil must be changed
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight.
However, the spark plug should be
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.4. Install the spark plug cap.
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mmTightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kgf)
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63. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
The transmission oil should be at or
above the minimum level mark.4. If the oil is below the minimum
level mark, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level, and then install and
tighten the cap.
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2
1. Transmission oil level check window
2. Minimum level mark
4. Install the transmission oil drain
bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
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1. Transmission oil drain bolt
To change the transmission oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
transmission.
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1. Oil filler cap
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
15 Nm (1.5 m0kgf)
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cC8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the transmission
oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical addi-
tives with the oil.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the transmis-
sion.6. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking the transmission for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immedi-
ately turn off the engine and
check for the cause.
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CoolantTo check the coolant level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
8The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
2
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.75 L
Total amount (dry transmission):
0.8 L
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64. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, open the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then
close the reservoir cap.
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wNever attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.5. Install the panel.NOTE:
If the engine overheats, see page
6-45 for further instructions.
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cC8If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
8If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with
coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the engine may not
be sufficiently cooled and the
cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corro-
sion.
8If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.35 L
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