
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1GENERAL
INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT 
LABELS............................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-5
CONSUMER
INFORMATION................. 1-6
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-6
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-6
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-7
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-8
CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................... 1-11
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ...................... 1-12
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-13
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-14
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-2
TIGHTENING TORQUES . 2-7
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-13
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPEC-
TION AND AD-JUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-5
ENGINE ............................ 3-6
CHASSIS .......................... 3-9
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-19
CHAPTER 4 ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND 
SIDE COVERS.................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER ........................ 4-3
RADIATOR ....................... 4-5
CARBURETOR AND
REED VALVE ................... 4-7
CYLINDER HEAD, CYLIN-
DER AND PISTON ......... 4-12
CLUTCH ......................... 4-19
KICK SHAFT AND
SHIFT SHAFT ................. 4-23
YPVS GOVERNOR......... 4-28
WATER PUMP................ 4-30
CDI MAGNETO............... 4-33
ENGINE REMOVAL ....... 4-35
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ............... 4-39
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT 
CAM AND SHIFT FORK. 4-44
CHAPTER 5CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR 
WHEEL .............................5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................5-6
FRONT FORK .................5-16
HANDLEBAR..................5-24
STEERING ......................5-29
SWINGARM ....................5-33
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................5-38
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPO-
NENTS AND WIRING DIA-
GRAM ...............................6-2
IGNITION SYSTEM...........6-3
CHAPTER 7 TUNING
ENGINE.............................7-1
CHASSIS ..........................7-6 

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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
• The machine you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the following.
• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1. Clutch lever
2. Engine stop switch
3. Front brake lever
4. Throttle grip
5. Radiator cap
6. Fuel tank cap
7. Kickstarter crank
8. Fuel tank
9. Radiator
10. Coolant drain bolt
11. Check bolt (Transmission oil level)
12. Rear brake pedal
13. Valve joint14. Fuel cock
15. Air filter
16. Drive chain
17. Shift pedal
18. Starter knob
19. Front fork 

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SPECIAL TOOLS
Fork seal driver
YM-A0948, 90890-01502 This tool is used when install the fork 
oil seal.
Spoke nipple wrench
YM-01521, 90890-01521 This tool is used to tighten the 
spoke.
Pocket tester
YU-3112-C, 90890-03112 Use this tool to inspect the coil resis-
tance, output voltage and amper-
age.
Clutch holding tool
YM-91042, 90890-04086This tool is used to hold the clutch 
when removing or installing the 
clutch boss securing nut.
Dynamic spark tester
YM-34487
Ignition checker
90890-06754This instrument is necessary for 
checking the ignition system compo-
nents.
Yamaha Bond No. 1215 (Three-
Bond
® No. 1215)            
90890-85505This sealant (Bond) is used for 
crankcase mating surface, etc. Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration 

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch "1" is located 
on the left handlebar. Continue push-
ing the engine stop switch till the en-
gine comes to a stop.
CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever "1" is located on the 
left handlebar; it disengages or en-
gages the clutch. Pull the clutch lever 
to the handlebar to disengage the 
clutch, and release the lever to en-
gage the clutch. The lever should be 
pulled rapidly and released slowly for 
smooth starts.
SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 
6 speed transmission are ideally 
spaced. The gears can be shifted by 
using the shift pedal "1" on the left 
side of the engine.KICKSTARTER CRANK
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. This 
model has a primary kickstarter crank 
so the engine can be started in any 
gear if the clutch is disengaged. In 
normal practices, however, shift to 
neutral before starting.
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip "1" is located on the 
right handlebar; it accelerates or de-
celerates the engine. For accelera-
tion, turn the grip toward you; for 
deceleration, turn it away from you.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever "1" is located on 
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the 
handlebar to activate the front brake.
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.FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the 
tank to carburetor and also filters the 
fuel. The fuel cock has the two posi-
tions:
OFF:
With the lever in this position, fuel will 
not flow. Always return the lever to 
this position when the engine is not 
running.
ON:
With the lever in this position, fuel 
flows to the carburetor. Normal riding 
is done with the lever in this position.
STARTER KNOB (CHOKE)
When cold, the engine requires a 
richer air-fuel mixture for starting. A 
separate starter circuit, which is con-
trolled by the starter knob "1", sup-
plies this mixture. Pull the starter 
knob out to open the circuit for start-
ing. When the engine has warmed 
up, push it in to close the circuit. 

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name:YZ125D (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
YZ125 (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 1SR5 (USA, CDN)
1SR6 (EUROPE)
1SR8 (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, AUS, NZ, ZAEUROPE, CDN
Overall length 2,135 mm (84.1 in) 2,139 mm (84.2 in)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 in)←
Overall height 1,315 mm (51.8 in) 1,318 mm (51.9 in)
Seat height 997 mm (39.3in)998 mm (39.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,443 mm (56.8 in)←
Minimum ground clearance 386 mm (15.2 in)388 mm (15.3 in)
Weight: Curb weight 94 kg (207 lb)
Engine: Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke, gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
3 (4.36 Imp oz, 4.19 US oz)          
Bore × stroke 54 × 54.5 mm (2.1 × 2.1 in)
Compression ratio 8.6–10.7 : 1
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Premix (30 : 1)(YAMALUBE 2-R)
Oil type or grade (2-stroke): Transmission oil  Recommended brand: YAMALUBE SAE10W-40
API service SG type or higher
JASO standard MA
Periodic oil change  0.66 L (0.58 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Total amount  0.70 L (0.62 Imp qt, 0.74 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including  all routes): 0.9 L (0.79 Imp qt, 0.95 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel: Type Premium unleaded gasoline on ly with a research octane 
number of 95 or higher.
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Carburetor: Type/Manufacturer TMX χ38SS/MIKUNI          
Spark plug: Type/Manufacturer BR9EVX/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
2 

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Clutch:
Friction plate thickness 2.9–3.1 mm (0.114–0.122 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 
in)
Quantity 8 ----
Clutch plate thickness 1.5–1.7 mm (0.059–0.067 in) ----
Quantity 7 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.2 mm (0.008 
in)
Clutch spring free length 40.1 mm (1.579 in) 38.1 mm 
(1.500 in)
Quantity 5 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.15–0.26 mm (0.006–0.010 in) ----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.01–0.04 mm (0.0006–0.0018 in) ----
Clutch release methodInner push, cam push ----
Transmission:
Main axle deflection limit ---- 0.01 mm 
(0.0004 in)
Drive axle deflection limit ---- 0.01 mm 
(0.0004 in)
Shifter:
Shifting type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit  ----  0.05 mm 
(0.0020 in)
Kick starter type: Kick and mesh type ----
Kick clip friction force P=0.8–1.2 kg (1.8–2.6 lb) ----
Air filter oil grade (oiled filter): Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil ----
Carburetor: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Type/Manufacturer TMXχ38SS/
MIKUNI          ←←
I.D. mark 1C37 51 1C36 41←----
Main jet (M.J.) #430←←----
Jet needle-clip position (J.N.) 6BFY43-74-3←←----
Cutaway (C.A.) 4.0←←----
Pilot jet (P.J.) #40 #45←----
Pilot air screw (P.A.S.)  2-1/4←←----
Valve seat size (V.S.) ø3.8 mm (0.15 
in)←←----
Starter jet (G.S.) #80←←----
Fuel level (F.L.) 9.5–10.5 mm 
(0.37–0.41 in)←←----
Reed valve:
Thickness 0.47 mm (0.019 in) ----
Valve stopper height 8.2–8.6 mm (0.323–0.339 in) ----
Valve bending limit ---- 0.2 mm (0.008 
in) Item Standard Limit 

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 
in)
Side clearance ---- 0.2–0.9 mm  
(0.008–0.035 
in)
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Rear wheel typeSpoke wheel ----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum ----
Rear rim size/material 19 × 1.85/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 
in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 
in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520DMA2 SDH G&B/DAIDO ----
Number of links 111 links + joint ----
Chain slack 48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in) ----
Chain length (15 links) ---- 242.9 mm 
(9.563 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia.×Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in) 250 × 2.5 mm 
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 
in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 9.52 mm (0.375 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 22.65 mm (0.892 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia.×Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in) 245 × 3.5 mm 
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ---- 0.15 mm 
(0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 
in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height (vertical height above footrest 
top)0 mm (0 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8–13 mm (0.31–0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) ---- Item Standard Limit 

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
Radiator hose clamp M6 8 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Air filter element  M6 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Carburetor joint M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Carburetor joint clamp M4 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Air filter joint clamp M4 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△Air filter case M6 4 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Air filter guide clamp M5 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Reed valve M3 6 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Throttle cable M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Crankcase M6 12 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
Right crankcase cover M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Left crankcase cover M6 4 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Bearing plate cover M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Holder M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil check bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)Copper 
washer
Oil drain bolt M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)Copper 
washer
Kickstarter crank M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch cover M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Primary drive gear M8 1 48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb)
Clutch boss M16 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb) Lock washer
Clutch spring M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch cable adjust bolt and locknutM6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Drive sprocket M18 1 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Lock washer
Shift pedal M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Bearing plate cover (shift cam) M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Shift guide M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Stopper lever M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Segment M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe stay (front) M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe stay (rear) M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Silencer:
△Silencer and frame M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Fiber M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)ItemThread 
sizeQ'ty Tightening torque Remarks