2008 YAMAHA MAJESTY 125 lock

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-2
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Battery voltage/fuel gauge ...............3-3
Clock .................................................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-5
Handlebar switches ..........................3-5
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-9
Catalytic converter............................3-9
Seat...................................................3-9
Front storage compartment............3-10Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-12
Sidestand ........................................3-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-13
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold 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 ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-14Adjusting the carburetor .................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating
the cables ....................................6-21
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ...........................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork ...................6-23
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-27
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb......................................6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-31
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...6-31
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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 “f”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay
on until the key is turned to "OFF" or
the sidestand is moved down.
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OFF “e”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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“h”
The coolant temperature warning light
should come on when the key is tur-
ned to “
h”. (See page 3-2.)
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LOCK “m”
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
T
o lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “
e”
position, and then turn it to “
m”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
T
o unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“
e” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “
e” or “m”
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
Make sure that the vehicle is stop-
ped before turning the key to “
e”
or “
m”.
ON
OFF
LOCK
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Indicator lights
1. Alarm indicator light
2. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
3. High beam indicator light “j”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “y”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
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Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“
d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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Oil change indicator
At the initial 500 km (300 mi) and
every 3000 km (1800 mi) thereafter,
the message “CHnGE OIL” appears
in the odometer/clock display to indi-
cate that the engine oil should be
changed. (See page 6-9.)
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Coolant temperature warning light
“
y”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and
allow the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1. Turn the key to “h”.
2. If the warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Speedometer unit
1. "TRIP" button
2. Multi-function display
3. Speedometer
4. Red zone
The speedometer unit is equipped
with the following:
a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the scooter in the
speedometer red zone.Red zone:
120 km/h (75 mph) and above
an odometer (which shows the
total distance traveled)
a tripmeter (which shows the dis-
tance traveled since it was last
set to zero)
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y
4
y
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ses. When the needle reaches “E”,
refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
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Clock
To set the clock
1. Turn the key to “
f”.
2. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds, and the hour display
will flash.
3. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the hours.4. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds, and the first minute
digit will flash.
5. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the first minute digit.
6. Press the “TRIP” button for two
more seconds, and the second
minute digit will flash.
7. Press the “TRIP” button to set
the second minute digit.
8. Press the “TRIP” button for two
seconds to set the clock.
Total/Trip
TOTAL TRIP
Total/Trip
TOTAL TRIP
Total/Trip
TOTAL TRIP3
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap cover by
pushing in on the rear end of it.2. Insert the key in the lock and turn
it clockwise.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, and then
push the fuel tank cap into the
original position.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise
and remove it.3. Close the fuel tank cover.
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose connec-
tion.
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose for
cracks or damage, and replace it
if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
not blocked, and clean it if
necessary.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
positioned inside of the clamp.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Open
1. Insert the key in the lock, and
then turn it as shown.
1. Rider seat
2. Fold the seat up.
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To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Front storage compartment
To open the front storage
compartment
1. Open
2. Lid
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the front storage compartment lid.To close the front storage
compartment
Push the front storage compartment
lid into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.5 kg (1.10 lb) for the front sto-
rage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 177 kg (390.29 lb for the
vehicle.
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2. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air as shown.
3. Check the air filter element for
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
4. Install the air filter element with
the colored side facing outward.
5. Install the V-belt case air filter
cover by installing the screws.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that each filter ele-
ment is properly seated in its
case.
The engine should never be
operated without the filter ele-
ments installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s)
may become excessively worn.
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Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, all car-
buretor adjustments should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and
experience.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 4 ~ 6 mm (0.15 ~ 0.24 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check
the throttle cable free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking and
adjusting the throttle cable free play.
1. Throttle cable free play
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting nut
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
1 a
b
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