2003 YAMAHA TTR125 warning

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EC360000
CHASSIS
EC361012
BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
(TT-R125LWE)
WARNING
Bleed the brake system if:
The system has been disassembled.
A brake hose has been loosened or
removed.
The brake fluid is very low.
The brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking performance
may occur if the brake system is not prop-
erly bleed.
1. Remove:
Brake master cylinder cap
Diaphragm
2. Bleed:
Brake 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.
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BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING (TT-R125LWE)

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3. Install:
Diaphragm
Brake 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-R125E
1. Check:
Brake lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Brake 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:
Loosen the locknuts 1.
Turn the locknuts until free play a is
within the specified limits by changing their
tightening position.
Tighten the locknuts.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

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REAR BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Brake shoe lining wear limit
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
(TT-R125LWE)
1. Place the brake master cylinder so that
its top is in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
aLower level
WARNING
Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter brake master cylinder when
refilling.
Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts. Brake shoe lining wear limit checking
steps:
Fully push down the brake pedal and hold
it in position.
Then 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:
Sprocket 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-R125LWE)/SPROCKETS INSPECTION

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PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (TT-R125LWE)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair
or replace.
FRONT FORK SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT (TT-R125LWE)
1. Adjust:
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 1.
STANDARD POSITION:
CAUTION:
Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
WARNING
Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.Stiffer a →Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 1 in.)
Softer b →Decrease the spring pre-
load. (Turn the adjuster 1
out.)
Extent of adjustment:
Maximum Minimum
Position 1 Position 4
Standard position:
4
1
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Tighten 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)
Loosen the lower ring nut one turn.
Retighten the lower ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
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Ring nut (final tightening):
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
Install the rubber washer 8, upper ring
nut 9 and special washer 0.
NOTE:
Tighten the upper ring nut until it contacts
the rubber washer.
Insert the special washer pawls into the
slots. If the slots are not aligned, tighten
the upper ring nut for alignment.
Install the upper bracket A, steering stem
nut B, cap C, handlebar D, upper han-
dlebar holder E, main switch F, starter
knob nut G and number plate H.
NOTE:
The upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
Insert the end of fuel breather hose I into
the hose clamp.
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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BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of
poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling
or working near batteries.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
Skin — Wash with water.
Eyes — Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical
attention.
CAUTION:
Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batteries.
The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charging
the battery.
BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING

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ÅRelationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(These values vary with the temperature, the
condition of the battery plates, and the electro-
lyte level.)
ıOpen-circuit voltage
ÇCharging time (hours)
ÎTime (minutes)
‰Charging condition of the battery
ÏAmbient temperature 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
aCharging
bCheck the open-circuit voltage.
Check the charge of the battery, as shown
in the charts and the following example.
Example
Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
Charging time = 6.5 hours
Charge of the battery = 20 ~ 30% Å
5. Charge:
Battery
(refer to the appropriate charging
method illustration)
WARNING
Do not quick charge a battery.
CAUTION:
Never remove the MF battery sealing
caps.
Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause
battery overheating and battery plate
damage.
If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.
When charging a battery, be sure to
remove it from the machine. (If charging
has to be done with the battery mounted
on the machine, disconnect the negative
battery lead from the battery terminal.)
To reduce the chance of sparks, do not
plug in the battery charger until the bat-
tery charger leads are connected to the
battery.
BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING

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3. Replace:
Blown fuse
WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or
using a fuse with the wrong amperage rat-
ing may cause extensive damage to the
electrical system, cause the starting and
ignition systems to malfunction and could
possibly cause a fire.
4. Install:
Battery cover Replacement steps:
Set the main switch to “OFF”.
Install a new fuse of the correct amperage.
Set on the switches to verify if the electri-
cal circuit is operational.
If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
ItemsAmperage
ratingQ’ty
Main fuse 10 A 1
FUSE INSPECTION