2004 YAMAHA YBR125 Owners Manual

4-5 2. Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle.
If a tire tread shows crosswise lines (minimum tread
depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or
if the side wall is cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic and have the tire replaced.
1. Tread depth 2. Side wall 3. wear indicator
After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha 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 (0,032 in) 2.75-18 PIRELLI
42P MT 39
90/90-18 PIRELLI
57P MT 15
WARNING:
4-5 2. Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle.
If a tire tread shows crosswise lines (minimum tread
depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or
if the side wall is cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic and have the tire replaced.
1. Tread depth 2. Side wall 3. wear indicator
After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha 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 (0,032 in) 2.75-18 PIRELLI
42P MT 39
90/90-18 PIRELLI
57P MT 15
WARNING:

4-6
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.
Fitting/Fasteners
Alway check the tightness of chassis fittings and fasteners
before a ride. Use the chart on page 6-5 to find the correct
torque.
Switches
Check the operation of the starter switch, main switch,
ì Engine Stopî switch.
WARNING:Wheels
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe
operation, note the following:
1. Always inspect the wheels before a ride. Check for
cracks, bends, or warpage of the wheel; be sure the
spokes are tight and undamaged. If any abnormal
condition exists in a wheel, consult a Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic. Do not attempt even small
repairs to the wheel. If a wheel is deformed or cracked,
it must be replaced.
2. Tires and wheels should be balanced whenever either
one is changed or replaced. Failure to have a wheel
balanced can result in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and shortened tire life.
3. After installing a tire, ride conservatively to allow the
tire to seat itself on the rim properly. Failure to allow
proper seating may cause tire failure, resulting in
damage to the motorcycle and injury to the rider.
4-6
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.
Fitting/Fasteners
Alway check the tightness of chassis fittings and fasteners
before a ride. Use the chart on page 6-5 to find the correct
torque.
Switches
Check the operation of the starter switch, main switch,
ì Engine Stopî switch.
WARNING:Wheels
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe
operation, note the following:
1. Always inspect the wheels before a ride. Check for
cracks, bends, or warpage of the wheel; be sure the
spokes are tight and undamaged. If any abnormal
condition exists in a wheel, consult a Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic. Do not attempt even small
repairs to the wheel. If a wheel is deformed or cracked,
it must be replaced.
2. Tires and wheels should be balanced whenever either
one is changed or replaced. Failure to have a wheel
balanced can result in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and shortened tire life.
3. After installing a tire, ride conservatively to allow the
tire to seat itself on the rim properly. Failure to allow
proper seating may cause tire failure, resulting in
damage to the motorcycle and injury to the rider.

4-7Always wipe off spilled fuel immediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Fuel
1. Fuel level 2. Filler tube
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling fuel on the
hot engine. Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustration or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands.
Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.0 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve:
1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 Us gal)
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+m]/2)
of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of
gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, then leaded regular
gasoline can be used.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol; gasohol containing ethanol
and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%.
Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems.
4-7Always wipe off spilled fuel immediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Fuel
1. Fuel level 2. Filler tube
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling fuel on the
hot engine. Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustration or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands.
Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.0 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve:
1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 Us gal)
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+m]/2)
of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of
gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, then leaded regular
gasoline can be used.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol; gasohol containing ethanol
and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%.
Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems.

5-11. Be very careful if you are carrying object while riding
the motorcycle
2. Be vareful not to put any object near battery
terminals.
Electrical failure or acid corrosion may occur.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Before riding this motorcycle, become thoroughly
familiar with all operating controls and their functions.
Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or
function that you do not thoroughly understand.
Never start your engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss
of consciousness and death within a short time. Always
operate your machine in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Before starting out, always be sure the sidestand is up.
Failure to retract the sidestand completely can result
in a serious accident when you try to turn a corner.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
5-11. Be very careful if you are carrying object while riding
the motorcycle
2. Be vareful not to put any object near battery
terminals.
Electrical failure or acid corrosion may occur.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Before riding this motorcycle, become thoroughly
familiar with all operating controls and their functions.
Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or
function that you do not thoroughly understand.
Never start your engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss
of consciousness and death within a short time. Always
operate your machine in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Before starting out, always be sure the sidestand is up.
Failure to retract the sidestand completely can result
in a serious accident when you try to turn a corner.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:

5-2 Starting a cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock to ìONî.
2. Turn the main switch to ìONî and the engine stop switch
to ì ì.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Kick the starter to start the engine.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the stater
(CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
Starting a warm engine
The starter lever is not required when the engine is warm.
CAUTION:
If the engine fails to start with the procedures above, try to
start again with the throttle grip opened 1/4 to 1/2.
Warming up the engine
For extended engine life always warm the engine up never
accelerate hard while the engine is cold. To check if engine
temperature is normal, rev the engine with the choke closed
and check to see if it responds normally.
CAUTION:
See the ìBreak-in sectionî prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.
5-2 Starting a cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock to ìONî.
2. Turn the main switch to ìONî and the engine stop switch
to ì ì.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Kick the starter to start the engine.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the stater
(CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
Starting a warm engine
The starter lever is not required when the engine is warm.
CAUTION:
If the engine fails to start with the procedures above, try to
start again with the throttle grip opened 1/4 to 1/2.
Warming up the engine
For extended engine life always warm the engine up never
accelerate hard while the engine is cold. To check if engine
temperature is normal, rev the engine with the choke closed
and check to see if it responds normally.
CAUTION:
See the ìBreak-in sectionî prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.

1. Do not coast for long periods with the engine off,
and do not tow the motorcycle a long distance. Even
with gears in neutral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may damage the
transmission.
2. Always use the clutch when changing gears. The
engine, transmission, and driveline are not
designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting
and can be damaged by shifting without using the
clutch.
5-3 Shifting
The transmission lets you control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of shift pedal is sho
wn in the
illustration (page 3-6).
To shift into NEUTRAL, depress the shift pedal repeatedly
until it reaches the end of its travel (you will feel a stop
when you are in first gear), then raise the pedal slightly.
CAUTION:
1. Do not coast for long periods with the engine off,
and do not tow the motorcycle a long distance. Even
with gears in neutral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may damage the
transmission.
2. Always use the clutch when changing gears. The
engine, transmission, and driveline are not
designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting
and can be damaged by shifting without using the
clutch.
5-3 Shifting
The transmission lets you control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of shift pedal is sho
wn in the
illustration (page 3-6).
To shift into NEUTRAL, depress the shift pedal repeatedly
until it reaches the end of its travel (you will feel a stop
when you are in first gear), then raise the pedal slightly.
CAUTION:

5-4 Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Your motorcycleís 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.
5-4 Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Your motorcycleís 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.

5-5 2. 150 ~ 500 Km:
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Allow the
machine to rev freely through the gears, but do not use
full throttle at any time.
3. 500 ~ 1,000 Km:
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of 3/4 throttle.
After 1,000Km of operation, be sure to replace the engine
oil.
4. After 1,000 Km:
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation. Vary speeds
occasionally.
If any engine trouble should occur during the break-in
period, consult a Yamaha dealer immediately.Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the engine and remove
the ignition key. Turn the fuel cock to ìOFFî whenever
stopping the engine.
The muffler and exhaust pipe are hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the motorcycle. Do not park the
motorcycle on a slope or soft ground; the motorcycle
may fall over.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
5-5 2. 150 ~ 500 Km:
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Allow the
machine to rev freely through the gears, but do not use
full throttle at any time.
3. 500 ~ 1,000 Km:
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of 3/4 throttle.
After 1,000Km of operation, be sure to replace the engine
oil.
4. After 1,000 Km:
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation. Vary speeds
occasionally.
If any engine trouble should occur during the break-in
period, consult a Yamaha dealer immediately.Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the engine and remove
the ignition key. Turn the fuel cock to ìOFFî whenever
stopping the engine.
The muffler and exhaust pipe are hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the motorcycle. Do not park the
motorcycle on a slope or soft ground; the motorcycle
may fall over.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
WARNING: