2014 YAMAHA YZF-R125 parking brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Rider seat ..................................... 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19FOR 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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel ...................... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ............... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-11
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering................... 6-30
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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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