2009 YAMAHA WR 125R lock

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever .....................................3-6
Shift pedal .......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converters ........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-10
Sidestand ......................................3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-12FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose .... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15Spoke wheels .............................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal 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
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery ......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-29U22BE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:00 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-5
2
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Controls and instruments
12 34 567
1. Clutch lever (page 3-6)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5)
3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
4. Multi-function display (page 3-3)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-14)
7. Brake lever (page 3-6)U22BE0E0.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:00 AM

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.
EAU38530
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even ifthe engine stalls.
EAU10661
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10061
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
EAU10681
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.To lock the steering
1. 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.1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator light“”
This indicator light flashes when the
t u r n s i g n a l s w i t c h i s p u s h e d t o t h e l e f t o r
right.
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Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAUM2294
Coolant temperature warning
light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Neutral indicator light“”
2. Turn signal indicator light“”
3. High beam indicator light“”
4. Engine trouble warning light“”
5. Coolant temperature warning light“”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3
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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
1. Open the fuel tank cap lock cover.
2. Insert the key into the lock and turn
it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel
tank cap can be removed.
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 clockwise to the orig-
inal position, and then remove it.
3. Close the lock cover.
TIPThe 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
EWA11141
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Brake pedal
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-14
6
EAUM1911
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.TIPA diagnostic tachometer is needed tomake this adjustment.
1. Attach the tachometer to the spark
plug lead.
2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the idle adjust-
ing screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the en-
gine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
TIPIf the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have aYamaha dealer make the adjustment.
EAU21370
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.TIPThe engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-justing the throttle cable free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
1. Idle adjusting screwEngine idling speed:
1400–1600 r/min
1. Throttle cable free play
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-15
6 2. 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
EWA10501
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.

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.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
6
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,skip steps 4–7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the clutch le-
ver free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).7. Tighten the locknut at the crank-
case.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le-
ver and then slide the rubber cover
to its original position.
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crank-
case)
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