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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master
cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
8Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjust-
ed if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the
drive chain slack, the motorcycle
should be positioned straight up and
there should be no weight on it.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain,
and then measure the drive
chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incor-
rect, adjust it as follows.
a
a. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
25–40 mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model TDR125
Dimensions
Overall length 2,120 mm
(F, GB, IRL, B, P, GR, E)
2,185 mm (S, SF, D, CH, A)
Overall width 840 mm
Overall height 1,295 mm
Seat height 850 mm
Wheel base 1,405 mm
Ground clearance 270 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,200 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)135 kg
136 kg (CH, A)
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined single
cylinder
Displacement 125 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 56.0 ×50.7 mm
Compression ratio 6.6:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Separate lubrication
(Yamaha Autolube)Engine oil (2-cycle)
Type Yamalube 2 or equivalent
2-stroke engine oil
Capacity
Total amount 1.2 L
Transmission oil
Type SAE 10W30 SE motor oil
Capacity
Periodic oil change 0.75 L
Total amount 0.8 L
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)1.05 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 11 L
Reserve amount 2.2 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ×quantity TM28SS ×1
Specifications
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