2014 YAMAHA YBR125 maintenance

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610. Install the plug into the check
hose, and then install the clamp.
11. Install the panel.
EAU44735
Checkin g the eng ine idlin g
spee dCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU21385
Checkin g the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–7.0 mm (0.12–0.28 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
1. Clamp
2. Air filter check hose plug
En gine i dlin g spee d:
1300–1500 r/min
1. Throttle grip free play
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EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe 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.
EAU21568
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
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 b e
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must b e
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total wei
ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloa ded vehicle coul d
cause an acci dent.
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires): Up to 90 k g (198 l b) loa d:
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
90 k g (198 l b) to maximum loa d:
Front: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum loa d*:
194 kg (428 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car- go and accessories
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6Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may b e different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10472
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besi des
b ein g ille gal, operatin g the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
d ecreases rid ing sta bility an d
can lead to loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience to do so.
 Ride at mo derate speed s after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
surface must first be “ broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-910
Rear tire: Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/C-905
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EAU21963
Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels. The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAUP0131
Adjustin g the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever 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 clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (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 clutch cable locknut, located towards the center of the
cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
1. Rubber cover
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Clutch lever free play4 123
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
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6decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever, and then slide the rubber
cover to its original position.
EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.1. No brake lever free play
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EAU39814
Adjustin g the brake pe dal free
playThe brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically check the brake pedal free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA10681
 After a djustin g the d rive chain
slack or removin g an d installin g
the rear wheel, always check
the brake ped al free play.
 If proper a djustment cannot be
o btaine d as descri bed , have a
Yamaha dealer make this a d-
justment.
 After a djustin g the b rake pe dal
free play, check the operation of
the brake li ght.
EAU44821
Checkin g the shift pe dalThe operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
1. Brake pedal free play
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1
(a) (b)
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EAU22295
Brake light switchesThe brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
rear brake light switch as follows, but
the front brake light switch should be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7.)
2. Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on ear-
lier, turn the adjusting nut in direc- tion (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Install the panel.
EAU22382
Checkin g the front brake pa ds
an d rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU22431
Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU43171
Rear
brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit mark, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
EAU37003
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
WARNING
EWA15981
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions: 
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 3 or DOT
4 brake flui d from a sealed con-
tainer.
 Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake flui d
other than DOT 3 or DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical re-
action.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
1. Brake shoe wear limit mark
2. Brake shoe wear indicator
1
2
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
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