2006 YAMAHA YBR125 lock

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights ................................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever .....................................3-4
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ..................................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-10
Luggage strap holders ..................3-10
Starting circuit cut-off system .......3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ..................... 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-11
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels .................................. 6-16Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play .................................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-20
Checking the front brake fluid
level .......................................... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28U3D9E0E0.book Page 1 Saturday, December 25, 2004 11:35 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-3
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Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-4)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
4. Speedometer (page 3-2)
5. Fuel gauge (page 3-3)
6. Tachometer (page 3-3)
7. Right handlebar switch (page 3-3)
8. Brake lever (page 3-5)9. Throttle grip (page 6-13)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-1
3
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary light come on, and the engine
can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.NOTE:The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even ifthe engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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3-5
3
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be re-
moved.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal
1. Unlock.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly installed and locked.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly installed before riding.
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to in-
sert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank
filler hole and to fill the tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-7
6 2. Install the screw.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Slide the panel lock cover open, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.2. Pull the front of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the rear.To install the panel
1. Secure the rear of the panel, and
then push the front of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the panel lock cover.
1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-sponds to the throttle.
Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, adjust it to specification by
turning the throttle stop screw. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the
screw in direction (a). To decrease the
engine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
NOTE:
If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have aYamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–7.0 mm (0.12–0.28 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.NOTE:The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-justing the throttle cable free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1300–1500 r/min
1. Throttle cable free play
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting nut
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6-14
62. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the throttle
cable free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Tires To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).


The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approvedfor this model.
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