2004 YAMAHA TW125 length

SAFETY INFORMATION
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motorcycle’s electrical system an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Gasoline and exhaust gas

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-
BLE:

Always turn the engine off when
refueling.

Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.

Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.

Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has ad-
equate ventilation.

Always turn the engine off before
leaving the motorcycle unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the motorcy-cle, note the following:

The engine and exhaust system
may be hot, therefore, park the
motorcycle in a place where pe-
destrians or children are not like-
ly to touch these hot areas.

Do not park the motorcycle on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.

Do not park the motorcycle near
a flammable source (e.g., a ker-
osene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.

When transporting the motorcycle
in another vehicle, make sure that
it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock(s) are turned to “ON” or
“RES” (for vacuum type)/“OFF”
(for manual type). If the motorcycle
should lean over, gasoline may
leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.

If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into youreyes, see your doctor immediate-
ly. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately wash
the affected area with soap and
water and change your clothes.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING

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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.

Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.

Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting a cold engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

The transmission is in the neutral
position.

The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
WARNING

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Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-11.

Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:

When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-8.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:

If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
CAUTION:

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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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CAUTION:

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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.

Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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Recommended shift points (for
Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
NOTE:

When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
[e.g., down to 35 km/h (22 mi/h) when
shifting from 4th to 2nd gear].
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.

Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
Shift up points:
1st
→
2nd: 23 km/h (14 mi/h)
2nd
→
3rd: 36 km/h (22 mi/h)
3rd
→
4th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
4th
→
5th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
2135 mm (84.1 in)
Overall width:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Overall height:
1120 mm (44.1 in)
Seat height:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1350 mm (53.1 in)
Ground clearance:
255 mm (10.04 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2100 mm (82.7 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
127.0 kg (280 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
125.0 cm
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(7.63 cu.in)
Bore
×
stroke:
57.0
×
48.8 mm (2.24
×
1.92 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump

Engine oil:
Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt) (0.88 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.10 L (1.16 US qt) (0.97 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal) (1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.7 L (0.45 US gal) (0.37 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
TEIKEI
Type x quantity:
MV28 x 1
Spark plug(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
74/20 (3.700)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
51/14 (3.643)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
36/16 (2.250)
2nd:
31/21 (1.476)
3rd:
27/24 (1.125)
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10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40

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