2008 YAMAHA XCITY 125 length

SAFETY INFORMATION
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1 Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.


Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
scooter in an area that has ade-
quate ventilation.


Always turn the engine off before
leaving the scooter unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the scooter,
note the following:
The engine and exhaust system
may be hot, therefore, park the
scooter in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch these hot areas.
Do not park the scooter on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.Do not park the scooter near a
flammable source (e.g., a kero-
sene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.


If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If any gasoline spills on your skin
or clothing, immediately wash the
affected area with soap and water
and change your clothes.
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Further safe-riding points

Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.


Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.


Slow down as you approach a cor-
ner or turn. Once you have com-
pleted a turn, accelerate slowly.


Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.


Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.


The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


For safety, always start the en-gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engine CAUTION:
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See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
WARNING
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Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-15.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
CAUTION:
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The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Fuel level warning light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.NOTE:If the engine does not start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-1. Rear brake lever
2. Start switch
3. Front brake lever
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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Braking 1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
WARNING
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.


Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slowdown when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.


Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.


Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-
ing downhill can be very diffi-cult.
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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.


Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.


Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
PUSHOPEN
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2175 mm (85.6 in)
Overall width:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Overall height:
1460 mm (57.5 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1455 mm (57.3 in)
Ground clearance:
165 mm (6.50 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2300 mm (90.6 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
167.0 kg (368 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
124.6 cm³
Bore × stroke:
52.0 × 58.6 mm (2.05 × 2.31 in)
Compression ratio:
11.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30, SAE10W40, SAE15W40,
SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt) (1.32 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.21 L (0.22 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.02 L (1.08 US qt) (0.90 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
10.5 L (2.77 US gal) (2.31 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.7 L (0.72 US gal) (0.60 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Manufacturer:
AISAN
Type/quantity:
EFI / 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR9EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
41/14 (2.929)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
44/12 (3.666)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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