2019 YAMAHA YZF-R125 spark

Motorcycle care and storage
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Matte color caution
NOTICE
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Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use be-
fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a
brush, harsh chemical products or
cleaning compounds when cleaning
these parts will scratch or damage
their surface. Wax also should not
be applied to any matte colored fin-
ished parts.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a mo-
torcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its
life and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
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Motorcycle care and storage
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
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 cylinderhead 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.
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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.
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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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