MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-4
7 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
1950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall width:
695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1350 mm (53.1 in)
Ground clearance:
155 mm (6.10 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:Curb weight:
YZF-R125 140 kg (309 lb)
YZF-R125A 142 kg (313 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement:
124 cm³
Bore × stroke:
52.0 × 58.6 mm (2.05 × 2.31 in)
Compression ratio:
11.2 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
11.5 L (3.04 US gal, 2.53 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5D78 10Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
73/24 (3.042)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
48/14 (3.429)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
34/12 (2.833)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake light switches.............................. 6-22
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-22CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack................................... 6-25EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-16Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-23
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-34
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
Info switch ............................................ 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-36MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12RRider seat ..............................................3-18SSafety information ...................................1-1
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Sidestand ..............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-29
Spark plug, checking ............................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-12
Steering, checking ................................6-30
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-29TTail/brake light ......................................6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-28
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ...........6-17
Tires ......................................................6-18
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-40
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-42
Turn signal indicator light........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-35
Turn signal switch .................................3-12VValve clearance .....................................6-17
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