2012 YAMAHA XCITY 125 brake

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-1
7
EAU26094
Care While the open design of a scooter re-
veals the attractiveness of the technol-
ogy, it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if
high-quality components are used. A
rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts from the
overall appearance of a scooter. Fre-
quent and proper care does not only
comply with the terms of the warranty,
but it will also keep your scooter looking
good, extend its life and optimize its
performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
ECA10783
●
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
●
Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinseoff any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
●
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
●
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
●
For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7 Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after
washing.
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down. NOTICE:
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action
of the salt.
[ECA10791]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA10942
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.●
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
●
Before operating the scooter
test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
96 mm (3.8 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONTRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-15 M/C 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
170 kPa (1.70 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16 M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damperWheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-23
Braking .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-16
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-12
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Display, multi-function ............................. 3-5EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-13
Front and rear brake lever free play...... 6-19Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-17
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-3
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Model label ............................................. 9-1PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-4
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments .......................... 3-13
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ............................. 6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance..................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-19
Windshield............................................. 3-14
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