2007 YAMAHA CYGNUS 125 Owners Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the CYGNUS X, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your CYGNUS X. The owner’s manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any fur-
ther questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
NOTE:


This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter is sub-
sequently sold.

Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and
this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in se
vere injur
y or death
to the
scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:NOTE:

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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CYGNUS X
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co., Ltd.
1st edition, September 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Taiwan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Main switch ......................................3-1
Keyhole cover ..................................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Speedometer ...................................3-3
Multi-function display .......................3-3
Handlebar switches .........................3-5
Front brake lever .............................3-6
Rear brake lever ..............................3-7
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-7
Fuel ..................................................3-8
Catalytic converter ...........................3-9
Kickstarter ........................................3-9
Seat .................................................3-9
Storage compartments ..................3-10
Sidestand .......................................3-11
Sidestand switch operation check .3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
...............4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 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 ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-6
Checking the spark plug .................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil strainer ................ 6-9
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-11
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements .................................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels ................................... 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-16
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ........................ 6-17Checking the front brake fluid
level ........................................... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-20
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-20
Checking the front fork .................. 6-21
Checking the steering ................... 6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-22
Battery ........................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-24
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-25
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-26
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ........ 6-27
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-27
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-28
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-29
SCOOTER CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Matte color caution .......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
.............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
.............. 9-1
Identification numbers ..................... 9-1

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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SCOOTERS ARE SINGLE TRACK
VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND
OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER
RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS
THE EXPERTISE OF THE OPERA-
TOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD
KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE-
MENTS BEFORE RIDING THIS
SCOOTER.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:

OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
SCOOTER OPERATION.

OBSERVE THE WARNINGS
AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-
UAL.

OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.

OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES-
SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI-TIONS.
Safe riding

Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.

This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and passenger.

The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by an
automobile driver who did not see
the scooter. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very effec-
tive in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:

Wear a brightly colored jacket.

Use extra caution when ap-
proaching and passing through
intersections, since intersec-
tions are the most likely places
for scooter accidents to occur.

Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.

Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.

Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified opera-
tors.

Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with
the scooter and all of its con-
trols.

Many accidents have been caused
by error of the scooter operator. A
typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to
EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercor-
nering (insufficient lean angle for
the speed).

Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.