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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Dealer
NoteItem Checks and maintenance jobsInitial Every
10 hours
(1 month)60 hours
(6 months)120 hours
(12 months)
*Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Spark plugCheck condition.
Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Air filter Clean or replace element if necessary.
*CarburetorCheck engine idling speed and starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.
Exhaust systemsCheck for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.
Engine oilCheck oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
Correct if necessary.
Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
ClutchCheck operation.
Adjust or replace cable.
*Front brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake lever free play.
Check fluid level and leakage.
(TT-R125LW/TT-R125LWE only)Every ride
*Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake
shoes if necessary.Every ride
*WheelsCheck balance, runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if
necessary.
*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.
Replace if necessary.
*SwingarmCheck swingarm pivoting point for play.
Correct if necessary.
Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel
is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every ride
*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.
Correct accordingly.
Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 120
hours.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Left side cover
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.Stiffer →Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer →Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
Spring length (installed) a:
Standard length Extent of adjustment
TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
165 mm
(6.50 in)
TT-R125LWE:
160.5 mm
(6.32 in)TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
155 ~ 175 mm
(6.10 ~ 6.89 in)
TT-R125LWE:
147.5 ~ 167.5 mm
(5.81 ~ 6.59 in)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
