2019 YAMAHA YZF-R125 brake fluid

Motorcycle care and storage
7-2
7 fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinse
off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning pro
ducts, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake fluid,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling orscratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched
, use a quality
plastic polishing compound af-
ter washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning. Use the
special sponge, which is located under
the tool kit, to clean the muffler and to
remove any discoloration from it.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches.............................. 6-22
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-2
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connectors ............................ 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack................................... 6-25
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ............. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-22
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-18
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-21
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-35
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
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-19
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Shift timing indicator light....................... 3-3
Sidestand ............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-29
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch .......................................... 3-12
Steering, checking................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, adjusting........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................ 3-12
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