2003 YAMAHA TW125 steering wheel

Adjusting the throttle cable free play .............6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance .......................6-16
Tires ..............................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ................................................6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...............6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play ................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .....................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .............6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ........................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level .......................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ...............................6-25
Drive chain slack ...........................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ............................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables .............6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...............................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ........6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension ....................6-30
Checking the front fork ..................................6-30
Checking the steering ...................................6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ........................6-31Battery ...........................................................6-32
Replacing the fuse ........................................6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb .........................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ..................6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb .................6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ............................6-37
Front wheel ...................................................6-38
Rear wheel ....................................................6-40
Troubleshooting ............................................6-42
Troubleshooting chart ...................................6-43
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ............7-1
Care ................................................................7-1
Storage ............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................8-1
Specifications ..................................................8-1
Conversion table .............................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............................9-1
Identification numbers .....................................9-1
Key identification number ................................9-1
Vehicle identification number ..........................9-1
Model label ......................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
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*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
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*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
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*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
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*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 24,000 km
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*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
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*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
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Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points•Check operation.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play
in the wheel hub or if the wheel does
not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the wheel bearings.
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