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GEN
INFO
DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Engine stop switch
3Main switch (TT-R125E/TT-R125LWE)
4Starter knob
5Start switch (TT-R125E/TT-R125LWE)
6Front brake lever
7Throttle grip
8Fuel tank cap
9Air filter
0Kickstarter crank
AFuel tank
BDipstick
CRear brake pedal
DFuel cock
EDrive chain
FShift pedal
GFront fork
The illustration shows the TT-R125LWE.NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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CB
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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
KICKSTARTER CRANK
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
Rotate the kickstarter crank 1 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.
EC155001
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.
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ONLY FOR CANADA
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NOTE:
From 18 months or 7,000 km (4,200 mi) or 210 hours, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6 months
or 3,000 km (1,800 mi) or 90 hours.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
For TT-Rs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
For TT-Rs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals.
Hovewer, keep in mind that if the TT-R isn´t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals
should be followed.
INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
3 - 0 - 2
Nº ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
ODOMETER READINGSINITIAL
ClutchCheck operation
Adjust or replace cable. 1
*
Whichever
comer firstmonth
km
(mi)
hours1,000
(600)1612
3,000
(1,800)5,000
(3,000)
30 90 150
Spark arresterClean.
Front brake(TT-R125 / TT-R125E)
Check operation.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.
(TT-R125LW / TT-R215LWE)
Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. (TT-R125LW / TT-R125LWE)
Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary
Brake hose
(TT-R125LW / TT-
R125LWE)Check for clack damage.
Replace
WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.
TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.
SwingarmCheck swingarm pivoting point for play.
Correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium soap based grease.
Drive chainCheck chain slack / alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain.
Steering
bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
Lubricate with litium soap based grease every 4,000 km (2,400 mi) or
120 hours or 12 months (whichever comes first).
Brake and clutch
lever pivot shaftsApply lithium soap based grease lightly.
2
*3
*4
*5
*6
*7
*8
*9
10
11*
12
Brake pedal pivot
shaftsApply lithium soap based grease lightly.
Sidestand pivotCheck operation.
Apply lithium soap based grease lightly. 1314
Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.
15*
Every 1 year
Every 4 year
Every ride
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INSP
ADJ
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every ride.
1All control cable
2Brake and clutch lever pivots
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Brake and clutch cable ends
(Clutch cable end only for the TT-R125LW/
TT-R125LWE)ÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
ıUse SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
AAA
AAB
CC
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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125/TT-R125E)
Drum brake
1. Inspect:
Brake shoe lining surface
Glazed areas → Polish.
Use coarse sand paper.
NOTE:
After polishing, wipe the polished particles with
a cloth.
2. Measure:
Brake shoe lining thickness a
Out of specification → Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the brake shoes and springs as a set
if either is worn to the limit.
Brake shoe lining thickness:
Standard
40 mm
(0.16 in)2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
3. Measure:
Brake drum inside diameter a
Out of specification → Replace.
Brake drum inside diameter:
Standard
110 mm
(4.33 in)111 mm
(4.37 in)
4. Inspect:
Brake drum inner surface
Oil/scratches → Remove.
OilUse a rag soaked in lac-
quer thinner or a solvent.
ScratchesUse a emery cloth (lightly
and evenly polishing).
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CHAS
Brake master cylinder
1. Install:
Brake master cylinder 1
Brake master cylinder bracket 2
Bolt (brake master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
Install the brake master cylinder bracket so
that the arrow mark a face upward.
First tighten the bolts on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolts on the lower side.
ÅTT-R125LW
ıTT-R125LWE
2. Install:
Brake lever 1
Spring 2
Bolt (brake lever) 3
Nut (brake lever) 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bolt and brake lever sliding surface.
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on
the tip of the adjuster bolt.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)
Å
U P2 1
3 3
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T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
Brake hose
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the brake caliper.
New
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW/TT-R125LWE)
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CHASREAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE
4. Inspect:
Brake drum inner surface.
Oil/scratches → Remove.
OilUse a rag soaked in lac-
quer thinner or a solvent.
ScratchesUse a emery cloth (lightly
and evenly polishing).
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Brake shoe plate assembly
1. Install:
Brake camshaft 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake camshaft.
2. Check:
Brake camshaft operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
3. Install:
Wear indicator plate 1
NOTE:
When installing the wear indicator plate to the
brake camshaft align the projection a on the
wear indicator plate with the slots b on the
brake camshaft.
4. Install:
Brake camshaft lever 1
NOTE:
Install the brake camshaft lever in relation to
the punch mark a as shown.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)