2003 YAMAHA YBR125 light

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Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consumption depends to a large
extent on your riding style. The following tips can help reduce
fuel consumption.
1. Warm up the engine before riding.
2. Turn off the starter lever as soon as possible.
3. Shift up swiftly and avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
4. Do not double-clutch or rev the engine while shifting down and avoid high engine speeds with no load engine.
5. Turn off the engine instead of letting it idle for an extended lenght of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic lights or railroad
crossings. Engine Break-in
There is never a more important period in the life of your
motorcycle than the period 1.000Km. For this reason we
ask that you carefully read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not put an excessive
load on it for the first several hours of running.
During this period, prolonged full throttle operation, or any
condition which might result in excessive heating of the
engine must be avoided.
1. 0 ~ 150 Km:
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle. Stop the engine and
let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes after every hour of
operation. Vary the speed of the motorcycle from time
to time. Do not operate it at one set throttle position.
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Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consumption depends to a large
extent on your riding style. The following tips can help reduce
fuel consumption.
1. Warm up the engine before riding.
2. Turn off the starter lever as soon as possible.
3. Shift up swiftly and avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
4. Do not double-clutch or rev the engine while shifting down and avoid high engine speeds with no load engine.
5. Turn off the engine instead of letting it idle for an extended lenght of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic lights or railroad
crossings. Engine Break-in
There is never a more important period in the life of your
motorcycle than the period 1.000Km. For this reason we
ask that you carefully read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not put an excessive
load on it for the first several hours of running.
During this period, prolonged full throttle operation, or any
condition which might result in excessive heating of the
engine must be avoided.
1. 0 ~ 150 Km:
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle. Stop the engine and
let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes after every hour of
operation. Vary the speed of the motorcycle from time
to time. Do not operate it at one set throttle position.

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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
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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

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1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Maximum mark 2.Minimum mark
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Engine oil
1. Oil level measurement
a. Place the motorcycle on a level place and hold it in anupright position. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up when
checking the oil level. A slight tilt toward the side can result
in false readings.
b. With the engine stopped, with the engine stopped, unscrew the oil filler cap/ dispstick and rest it on the
threads of the ok.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking.
c. Remove the oil filler cap/ dispstick, clean it with a dry cloth and check the oil level.
NOTE:
To check the oil level the oil filler cap/ dispstick can not be
screwed, just lightly seated in place. d. The oil level should be between the maximum and
minimum marks. If the level is low, add oil to raise it to the
indicated level, check for oil leakage.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Maximum mark 2.Minimum mark
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Engine oil
1. Oil level measurement
a. Place the motorcycle on a level place and hold it in an
upright position. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up when
checking the oil level. A slight tilt toward the side can result
in false readings.
b. With the engine stopped, with the engine stopped, unscrew the oil filler cap/ dispstick and rest it on the
threads of the ok.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking.
c. Remove the oil filler cap/ dispstick, clean it with a dry cloth and check the oil level.
NOTE:
To check the oil level the oil filler cap/ dispstick can not be
screwed, just lightly seated in place. d. The oil level should be between the maximum and
minimum marks. If the level is low, add oil to raise it to the
indicated level, check for oil leakage.

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2. Engine oil and filter replacement
a. Warm up the engine for a few minutes.
b. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the engine andremove the dipstick.
c. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
d. Reinstall the drain plug, check if the gasket is damaged and lighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Drain plug: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.5 lbf.t)
1.Dipstick
1. Engine oil drain plug
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2. Engine oil and filter replacement
a. Warm up the engine for a few minutes.
b. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the engine andremove the dipstick.
c. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
d. Reinstall the drain plug, check if the gasket is damaged and lighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Drain plug: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.5 lbf.t)
1.Dipstick
1. Engine oil drain plug
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1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component and is
easy to inspect. The condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine.
The ideal color on the white porcelain insulator around the
center electrode is a medium to light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normally. Do not attempt to
diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer. You should periodically
remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and
deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down
and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you should replace the spark
plug with the specified plug.Standard spark plug:
CR7HSA (NGK) and U22FSR-U (DENSO)
Before installing the spark plug, measure the electrode gap
with a wire thickness gauge and adjust the gap to
specification as necessary.
Spark plug gap:
0.7 mm ( 0.028 in)
When installing the plug, always clean the gasket surface
and use a new gasket. Wipe off any grime from the threads,
and torque the spark plug properly.
Spark plug torque:
12.5 N.m (1.25 Kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a
spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the spark plug torqued to
the correct value as soon as possible with a torque wrench.
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1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component and is
easy to inspect. The condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine.
The ideal color on the white porcelain insulator around the
center electrode is a medium to light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normally. Do not attempt to
diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer. You should periodically
remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and
deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down
and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you should replace the spark
plug with the specified plug.Standard spark plug:
CR7HSA (NGK) and U22FSR-U (DENSO)
Before installing the spark plug, measure the electrode gap
with a wire thickness gauge and adjust the gap to
specification as necessary.
Spark plug gap:
0.7 mm ( 0.028 in)
When installing the plug, always clean the gasket surface
and use a new gasket. Wipe off any grime from the threads,
and torque the spark plug properly.
Spark plug torque:
12.5 N.m (1.25 Kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a
spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the spark plug torqued to
the correct value as soon as possible with a torque wrench.

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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:

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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.
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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.

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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Loosen the rear brake pedal free play adjusting nut.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Loosen the chain adjusting locknuts on each chainpuller. To tighten the chain, turn the chain adjusting nuts
in direction  .To loosen the chain turn the chain
adjusting nuts in direction  and push the wheel
forward. Turn each chain adjusting nut exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment. There are
marks on each chain puller. Use these marks to align
the rear wheel. Too little chain slack will overload the engine and other vital
parts. Keep the slack within the specified limits.
To maintain correct axle alignment, Ensure the notch on
the adjuster is on the same mark on left and right side
4. After adjusting, be sure to tighten each chain adjusting
locknut. The tighten the axle nut to the specified torque
Axle nut torque: 91 N.m (9.1 Kgf.m, 66 lbf.ft)
Locknut torque: 15 N.m (1.5 Kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
5. Adjust the free play in the brake pedal.
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Loosen the rear brake pedal free play adjusting nut.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Loosen the chain adjusting locknuts on each chain puller. To tighten the chain, turn the chain adjusting nuts
in direction  .To loosen the chain turn the chain
adjusting nuts in direction  and push the wheel
forward. Turn each chain adjusting nut exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment. There are
marks on each chain puller. Use these marks to align
the rear wheel. Too little chain slack will overload the engine and other vital
parts. Keep the slack within the specified limits.
To maintain correct axle alignment, Ensure the notch on
the adjuster is on the same mark on left and right side
4. After adjusting, be sure to tighten each chain adjusting
locknut. The tighten the axle nut to the specified torque
Axle nut torque: 91 N.m (9.1 Kgf.m, 66 lbf.ft)
Locknut torque: 15 N.m (1.5 Kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
5. Adjust the free play in the brake pedal.
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: