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6-4 *
**
***: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
: Molybdenum disulfide grease.
: Lithium soap based grease.
ITEM
Front forks*
Centerstand and
sidestand*
Control cables: throttle /
clutch / front brakeRear shock absorber*
Drive chain
Fittings / fastenersCheck operation / oil leakage.
Check operation, looseness.
Adujst / Check operation
Lubricate every 12,000 Km. Check chain slack / lubricate, adjust if necessary.
Check and looseness.REMARKS1,000KM
Lights and flashers
Nuts and bolts
Motorcycle AspectCheck 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.
ITEM
Front forks*
Centerstand and
sidestand*
Control cables: throttle /
clutch / front brakeRear shock absorber*
Drive chain
Fittings / fastenersCheck operation / oil leakage.
Check operation, looseness.
Adujst / Check operation
Lubricate every 12,000 Km. Check chain slack / lubricate, adjust if necessary.
Check and looseness.REMARKS1,000KM
Lights and flashers
Nuts and bolts
Motorcycle AspectCheck operation.
Check tighten.
General Check
EVERY
3,000KM
OR EVERY3,000KM
Check operation / oil leakage.
Every 500 Km
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6-8 e.Fill engine with oil. Install the oil filter cap and tighten.
NOTE:
Recommended engine oil classification; API Service ìSHî
type or equivalent
Do not put in any chemical additives. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch
slippage.
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
f. Start the engine and warm up for a few minutes.
While warming up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine immediately, and
check for the cause.
g. Stop the engine and check the oil level.
After replacing the engine oil, be sure to check the oil
pressure.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.2 L ( 0.264 Imp gal, 0.317 US gal)
Periodic oil change:
1.0 L ( 0.220 Imp gal, 0.264 US gal) Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
6-8 e.Fill engine with oil. Install the oil filter cap and tighten.
NOTE:
Recommended engine oil classification; API Service ìSHî
type or equivalent
Do not put in any chemical additives. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch
slippage.
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
f. Start the engine and warm up for a few minutes.
While warming up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine immediately, and
check for the cause.
g. Stop the engine and check the oil level.
After replacing the engine oil, be sure to check the oil
pressure.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.2 L ( 0.264 Imp gal, 0.317 US gal)
Periodic oil change:
1.0 L ( 0.220 Imp gal, 0.264 US gal) Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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6-18
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
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 lock nut at the handlebar.
2. Turn the adjuster in or out until proper lever free play is
obtained.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
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. Lock nut 2. Adjuster a. 10~15 mm (0.4 ~0.5 in)
6-18
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
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 lock nut at the handlebar.
2. Turn the adjuster in or out until proper lever free play is
obtained.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
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. Lock nut 2. Adjuster a. 10~15 mm (0.4 ~0.5 in)
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6-22
Throttle cable and grip lubrication
The throttle twist grip assembly should be greased at the
time the cable is lubricated, since the grip must be removed
to get at the end of the throttle cable.
After removing the screws, hold the end of the cable up in
the air and put in several drops of lubricant. With the throttle
grip disassembled, coat the metal surface of the grip
assembly with a suitable all-purpose grease.Brake and shift pedals
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
Brake and clutch levers
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
Sidestand
Lubricate the pivoting parts. Check to see that the sidestand
moves up and down smoothly.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
WARNING:
If the sidestand does not move smoothly, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
6-22
Throttle cable and grip lubrication
The throttle twist grip assembly should be greased at the
time the cable is lubricated, since the grip must be removed
to get at the end of the throttle cable.
After removing the screws, hold the end of the cable up in
the air and put in several drops of lubricant. With the throttle
grip disassembled, coat the metal surface of the grip
assembly with a suitable all-purpose grease.Brake and shift pedals
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
Brake and clutch levers
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
Sidestand
Lubricate the pivoting parts. Check to see that the sidestand
moves up and down smoothly.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
Engine oil SAE 20W50
WARNING:
If the sidestand does not move smoothly, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
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MODEL YBR 125K
Engine oil:
Type Yamalube 4 or SAE 20W50 type SH
Capacity:
Periodic oil change 1.0 L ( 0.220 Imp galt, 0.264 US gal)
Total amount 1.2 L ( 0.264 Imp gal, 0.317 US gal)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Tank capacity 13 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve amount 1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer VM 20 / MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR7HSA / NGK or U22FSR-U / DENSO
Gap 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multi-disc
8-2
MODEL YBR 125K
Engine oil:
Type Yamalube 4 or SAE 20W50 type SH
Capacity:
Periodic oil change 1.0 L ( 0.220 Imp galt, 0.264 US gal)
Total amount 1.2 L ( 0.264 Imp gal, 0.317 US gal)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Tank capacity 13 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve amount 1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer VM 20 / MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR7HSA / NGK or U22FSR-U / DENSO
Gap 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multi-disc
8-2