2004 YAMAHA YBR125 Owners Manual

Fuel gauge
Speedometer
3-3The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of the remaining
gasoline in the tank. The gauge needle moves from ìFî
(Full) to ìEî (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
needle reaches the ìRED ZONEî, refill the tank at the
earliest opportunity.
NOTE:
The fuel meter needle does not move when the main switch
is in ìOFFî position. The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an odometer.
1. Adjustind knob 2. Odometer1. Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
3-3The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of the remaining
gasoline in the tank. The gauge needle moves from ìFî
(Full) to ìEî (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
needle reaches the ìRED ZONEî, refill the tank at the
earliest opportunity.
NOTE:
The fuel meter needle does not move when the main switch
is in ìOFFî position. The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an odometer.
1. Adjustind knob 2. Odometer1. Fuel gauge

Handlebar switches over left
1. Light switch 2. Pass switch
3. Dimmer switch 4. Turn signal switch
5. Horn switch
3-4LIGHTS SWITCH
Turning the light switch to ì ì, turns on the meter lights,
headlight and tail-lights.
PASS SWITCH " "
Press the switch to operate the passing light.
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to " " for the high beam and to " "
for the low beam.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH " "
To signal a right-hand turn, push the switch to ì ì ; to
signal a left-hand turn, push the switch to ì ì .
Once the switch is released it will return to the center
position. To cancel the signal, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
HORN SWITCH " "
Press the switch to sound the horn.
Handlebar switches over left
1. Light switch 2. Pass switch
3. Dimmer switch 4. Turn signal switch
5. Horn switch
3-4LIGHTS SWITCH
Turning the light switch to ì ì, turns on the meter lights,
headlight and tail-lights.
PASS SWITCH " "
Press the switch to operate the passing light.
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to " " for the high beam and to " "
for the low beam.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH " "
To signal a right-hand turn, push the switch to ì ì ; to
signal a left-hand turn, push the switch to ì ì .
Once the switch is released it will return to the center
position. To cancel the signal, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
HORN SWITCH " "
Press the switch to sound the horn.

Handlebar switches over rigt
1. ìENGINE STOPî switch, shuts the engine off
3-5“ENGINE STOP” switch
The engine stop switch is a safety device for use in an
emergency such as when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system. Turn the switch to
ì î to start the engine, and turn the switch to ì î to
stop the engine.
Handlebar switches over rigt
1. ìENGINE STOPî switch, shuts the engine off
3-5“ENGINE STOP” switch
The engine stop switch is a safety device for use in an
emergency such as when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system. Turn the switch to
ì î to start the engine, and turn the switch to ì î to
stop the engine.

The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar. Pull the
clutch lever to the handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch
operation.
3-6This motorcycle is equipped with a constant-mesh 5-speed
transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and
is used in combination with the clutch when shifting.
Clutch lever
Shift pedal
1. Clutch lever1. Shift pedal
The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar. Pull the
clutch lever to the handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch
operation.
3-6This motorcycle is equipped with a constant-mesh 5-speed
transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and
is used in combination with the clutch when shifting.
Clutch lever
Shift pedal
1. Clutch lever1. Shift pedal

The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar. Pull
it toward the handlebar to apply the front brake.
3-7The rear brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle.
Press down on the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
Front brake lever Rear brake pedal
1. Front brake lever1. Rear brake pedal
The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar. Pull
it toward the handlebar to apply the front brake.
3-7The rear brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle.
Press down on the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
Front brake lever Rear brake pedal
1. Front brake lever1. Rear brake pedal

Fuel tank cap
3-8TO OPEN:
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be opened.
TO CLOSE:
Push the tank cap into position with the key inserted. To
remove the key, turn it counterclockwise to the original
position.
Be sure the cap is properly installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING:
Fuel tank cap
3-8TO OPEN:
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be opened.
TO CLOSE:
Push the tank cap into position with the key inserted. To
remove the key, turn it counterclockwise to the original
position.
Be sure the cap is properly installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING:

Fuel cock
3-9The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel will not flow.
Always set the fuel cock to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel flows to the
carburetor. Set the fuel cock to this position when
starting the engine and while riding.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while
riding, set the fuel cock to this position.
Fill the tank at the first opportunity. be sure to set
fuel cock back to ìONî after refueling!
Fuel cock
3-9The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel will not flow.
Always set the fuel cock to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel flows to the
carburetor. Set the fuel cock to this position when
starting the engine and while riding.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while
riding, set the fuel cock to this position.
Fill the tank at the first opportunity. be sure to set
fuel cock back to ìONî after refueling!

Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture. A
separate starter circuit supplies the mixture.
Pull the starter knob up to open the circuit for starting. When
the engine has warmed up, push the knob down to close
the circuit.
3-10 Starter lever
Rotate the kick starter away from the engine. Push the starter
down lightly with your foot until the gears engage, then kick
smoothly and forcefully to start the engine.
Shift to neutral before starting.
Kick starter
1. Starter lever
1. Kick starter
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture. A
separate starter circuit supplies the mixture.
Pull the starter knob up to open the circuit for starting. When
the engine has warmed up, push the knob down to close
the circuit.
3-10 Starter lever
Rotate the kick starter away from the engine. Push the starter
down lightly with your foot until the gears engage, then kick
smoothly and forcefully to start the engine.
Shift to neutral before starting.
Kick starter
1. Starter lever
1. Kick starter