2003 YAMAHA YBR125 brake

4-7 After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been
approved by Yanaha for this model. The front and rear
tires should always be by the same manufacturer and
of the same design. No guarantee concerning handling
characteristics can be given if a tire combination other
than one approved by Yamaha is used on this
motorcycle.
Front
Rear
Size Manufacturer
Type
Minimum tire tread depth
(from and rear)0,8 mm (0.0315 in) 2.75-18 PIRELLI
42P MT 39
90/90-18 PIRELLI
57P MT 15
1. It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire. When
the tire tread begin to show signs of wear, replace
the tire immediately. Brakes, tires and related wheel
parts should be left to a Yamaha dealer.
2. Patching a punctured tube is not recommended. If
it is absolutely necessary to do so, use great care
and replace the tube as soon as possible with a
good quality replacement.
WARNING:WARNING:
4-7 After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been
approved by Yanaha for this model. The front and rear
tires should always be by the same manufacturer and
of the same design. No guarantee concerning handling
characteristics can be given if a tire combination other
than one approved by Yamaha is used on this
motorcycle.
Front
Rear
Size Manufacturer
Type
Minimum tire tread depth
(from and rear)0,8 mm (0.0315 in) 2.75-18 PIRELLI
42P MT 39
90/90-18 PIRELLI
57P MT 15
1. It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire. When
the tire tread begin to show signs of wear, replace
the tire immediately. Brakes, tires and related wheel
parts should be left to a Yamaha dealer.
2. Patching a punctured tube is not recommended. If
it is absolutely necessary to do so, use great care
and replace the tube as soon as possible with a
good quality replacement.
WARNING:WARNING:

6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE / LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings* Battery*
Check looseness and damage.
Check electrolyte level, routing breather pipe.
ITEM
How it sounds
/ Adjust if necessary.
REMARKS 1,000KM
Fuel line
Air filter
Carburetor* Valves*
Muffler
Brakes* Engine oil
Steering bearings* Rear arm pivot* Check fuel hose, for cracks or damage.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Adjust
Check damage, Retighten.
Check operation, adjust.
Grease the brake cam. Replace / Check level
Check loosenes.
Repack every 12,000 km or 12 month.** Check rear arm assembly for looseness.
Moderately repack.***
EVERY
3,000KM
OR ERERY
6 MONTHS
Wheels* and tires Check tire pressure, runout and spoke tightness.
Spark plug Check condition and clean if necessary.
Replace if necessary every 12,000 Km.
3,000KM
6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE / LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings* Battery*
Check looseness and damage.
Check electrolyte level, routing breather pipe.
ITEM
How it sounds
/ Adjust if necessary.
REMARKS 1,000KM
Fuel line
Air filter
Carburetor* Valves*
Muffler
Brakes* Engine oil
Steering bearings* Rear arm pivot* Check fuel hose, for cracks or damage.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Adjust
Check damage, Retighten.
Check operation, adjust.
Grease the brake cam. Replace / Check level
Check loosenes.
Repack every 12,000 km or 12 month.** Check rear arm assembly for looseness.
Moderately repack.***
EVERY
3,000KM
OR ERERY
6 MONTHS
Wheels* and tires Check tire pressure, runout and spoke tightness.
Spark plug Check condition and clean if necessary.
Replace if necessary every 12,000 Km.
3,000KM

6-4
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**
***
: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
: Molybdenum disulfide grease.
: Lithium soap based grease.
NOTE:
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
ITEM
Front forks*
Centerstand and
sidestand
Control cables: throttle /
clutch / front brake Rear shock absorber*
Drive chain
Fittings / fasteners
Check operation / oil leakage.
Check operation, looseness.
Adujst / Check operation
Lubricate every 12,000 Km.
Check chain slack / lubricate, adjust if necessary.
Check looseness. REMARKS1,000KM
Lights and flashers
Nuts and bolts
Motorcycle Aspect
Check operation.
Check tighten.
General Check
EVERY
3,000KM
OR EVERY3,000KM
Check operation / oil leakage.
Every 500 Km
6-4
*
**
***
: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
: Molybdenum disulfide grease.
: Lithium soap based grease.
NOTE:
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
ITEM
Front forks*
Centerstand and
sidestand
Control cables: throttle /
clutch / front brake Rear shock absorber*
Drive chain
Fittings / fasteners
Check operation / oil leakage.
Check operation, looseness.
Adujst / Check operation
Lubricate every 12,000 Km.
Check chain slack / lubricate, adjust if necessary.
Check looseness. REMARKS1,000KM
Lights and flashers
Nuts and bolts
Motorcycle Aspect
Check operation.
Check tighten.
General Check
EVERY
3,000KM
OR EVERY3,000KM
Check operation / oil leakage.
Every 500 Km

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Rear brake adjustment
A
a. Free play: 20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in)
Check the free play the rear brake pedal free play should
be adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in) at the brake pedal
end.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction  to increase free play
and in direction  to decrease free play.
Press the brake pedal several times and check if the wheel
turns free when the pedal is released.
For brake pedal adjustment, be sure to proceed as
follows (it is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.)
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
1. Adjusting nut
CAUTION:
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Rear brake adjustment
A
a. Free play: 20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in)
Check the free play the rear brake pedal free play should
be adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in) at the brake pedal
end.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction  to increase free play
and in direction  to decrease free play.
Press the brake pedal several times and check if the wheel
turns free when the pedal is released.
For brake pedal adjustment, be sure to proceed as
follows (it is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.)
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
1. Adjusting nut
CAUTION:

6-17
Brake light switch adjustment
The rear brake light switch is activated by the brake pedal
and is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. To adjust the rear brake light
switch, hold the switchbody so it does not rotate while turning
the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to make the brake
light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction b to make the brake
light come on later.
1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes
A wear indicator is provided on each brake. This indicator
allows checking of brake pad/shoe wear without
disassembling the brake.
6-17
Brake light switch adjustment
The rear brake light switch is activated by the brake pedal
and is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. To adjust the rear brake light
switch, hold the switchbody so it does not rotate while turning
the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to make the brake
light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction b to make the brake
light come on later.
1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes
A wear indicator is provided on each brake. This indicator
allows checking of brake pad/shoe wear without
disassembling the brake.

FRONT BRAKE
Apply the brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the wear
indicator is almost in contact with the disc plate, ask a
Yamaha dealer to replace the pads.!#REAR BRAKE
Apply the brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the
indicator reaches the wear limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer
to replace the shoes.
1. Wear indicator 2. Wear limit
1. Wear limit line 2. Wear indicator
FRONT BRAKE
Apply the brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the wear
indicator is almost in contact with the disc plate, ask a
Yamaha dealer to replace the pads.
!#REAR BRAKE
Apply the brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the
indicator reaches the wear limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer
to replace the shoes.
1. Wear indicator 2. Wear limit
1. Wear limit line 2. Wear indicator

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Inspecting the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake system,
possibly causing the brakes to become ineffective. Before
riding, check that the brake fluid is above the lower level
and replenish when necessary. Observe these precautions:
1. When checking the fluid level, make sure the top of the
master cylinder is level by turning the handlebars.
2. Use only the designated quality brake fluid. Otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
NOTE:
If DOT #4 is not available, #3 can be used.
1. Lower level
3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing fluids
may result in a harmful reaction and lead to poor brake
performance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder
when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
5. Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately.
6. Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the brake
fluid level goes down.
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Inspecting the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake system,
possibly causing the brakes to become ineffective. Before
riding, check that the brake fluid is above the lower level
and replenish when necessary. Observe these precautions:
1. When checking the fluid level, make sure the top of the
master cylinder is level by turning the handlebars.
2. Use only the designated quality brake fluid. Otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
NOTE:
If DOT #4 is not available, #3 can be used.
1. Lower level
3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing fluids
may result in a harmful reaction and lead to poor brake
performance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder
when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
5. Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately.
6. Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the brake
fluid level goes down.

Brake fluid replacement
1. Complete fluid replacement should be done only bytrained service personnel.
2. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following components during periodic maintenance or when they
are damaged or leaking.
a. Replace all rubber seals every two years.
b. Replace all hoses every four years.
!%Clutch adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to 10 ~ 15
mm (0.4 ~ 0.6 in) at the clutch lever end. If the free play is
incorrect, adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the handlebar.
2. Turn the adjuster in or out until proper lever free play is
obtained.
3. Tighten the locknut.
4. If the free play is still incorrect, make an adjustment at the crankcase side.
NOTE:
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the clutch does
not work correctly, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
internal clutch mechanism.
1. Locknut 2. Adjuster a. 10 ~ 15 mm (0.4 ~ 0.6 in)
Brake fluid replacement
1. Complete fluid replacement should be done only by trained service personnel.
2. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following components during periodic maintenance or when they
are damaged or leaking.
a. Replace all rubber seals every two years.
b. Replace all hoses every four years.
!%Clutch adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to 10 ~ 15
mm (0.4 ~ 0.6 in) at the clutch lever end. If the free play is
incorrect, adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the handlebar.
2. Turn the adjuster in or out until proper lever free play is
obtained.
3. Tighten the locknut.
4. If the free play is still incorrect, make an adjustment at the crankcase side.
NOTE:
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the clutch does
not work correctly, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
internal clutch mechanism.
1. Locknut 2. Adjuster a. 10 ~ 15 mm (0.4 ~ 0.6 in)