2016 YAMAHA MT-125 headlight bulb

Table of contents
Safety 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 ....................................3-14
Brake pedal ...................................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-15
Fuel tank cap.................................3-16
Fuel................................................3-16
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Rider seat ......................................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-20
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5
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 ...6-7
Checking the spark plug .................6-8Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-14
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast 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 ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ...................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-24
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-34
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-36
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb............................................ 6-36
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-34
6
EAUM3501
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
ZAUM1220
1
ZAUM1221
21
ZAUM1222
2
1
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6 4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit as shown,
and then install the bolt on each
side.
TIP
Check the wire routing when headlight
unit is installed in order to avoid wire
pinching and coupler disconnection.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU54502
Auxiliary lights
This model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
ZAUM1224
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Specifications
8-3
8
Wheel travel:
130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
114 mm (4.5 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
12N5.5-4A / YUASA
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 5.5 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W/60.0 W × 1
Brake/tail light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LEDABS warning light:
LED (MT125-A)
Fuse:
Main fuse:
20.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
5.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A (MT125-A)
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A (MT125-A)
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A (MT125-A)
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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10-1
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models)....... 3-2
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
Auxiliary lights ...................................... 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-14
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-28
Brake pedal free play, adjusting........... 6-21
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Cowlings, removing and installing ......... 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter element .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-2
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches.............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-34
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-20
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2
Info switch ............................................ 3-12
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-2
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-11
R
Rider seat.............................................. 3-18
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12
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