2015 YAMAHA MT-125 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 cowlings... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking.............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element............. 6-10Engine stop switch............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
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 ....... 6-35MMain 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 .... 6-27
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-41
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
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