2020 YAMAHA YZF-R125 periodic maintenance engine oil

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.......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ....................................3-14
Brake pedal ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap.................................3-16
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-18
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats .............................................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-21
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Engine break-in ...............................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-5
Parking ............................................5-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
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 ...6-7Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ...................... 6-22
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 ........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Vehicle lights ................................. 6-34
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-34
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6
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.Every 1000 km (600 mi) and af-
ter washing the motorcycle, rid-
ing in the rain or riding in wet
areas
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.√√√√
• Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease.√
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.√√√√√
16Brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
17Brake pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18Clutch lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
19Shift pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
20 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
21*Sidestand switch• Check operation and replace if
necessary.√√√√√√
22*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
23*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
24*Rear suspension
relay arm and
con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points• Check operation.√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√
25 Engine oil• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.At the initial interval and
every 3000 km (1800 mi)
thereafter.√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
16121824
0.63.5710.514
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EAU72750
TIP
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl-
inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
26Engine oil filter el-
ement• Replace.√√√√√
27*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
28*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
29*Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
30*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous-
ing and cable.√√√√√
31*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
16121824
0.6 3.5 7 10.5 14
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6
EAUM4051
Engine oil and oil filter ele-
ment
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTICE: Do not operate the ve-
hicle until you know that the en-
gine oil level is sufficient.
[ECA10012]
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the drain bolt along with the
O-ring, compression spring, and
engine oil strainer, to drain the oil
from the crankcase. NOTICE:
When removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, compres-
sion spring, and oil strainer will
fall out. Take care not to lose
these parts.
[ECA11002]
1. Engine oil filler cap
ZAUM1610
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
ZAUE1300
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6 5. Clean the engine oil strainer with
solvent.
TIP
Skip to step 9 when only changing
the oil.
Perform steps 6–8 when replacing
the oil filter element.
6. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.
7. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.8. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
9. Install the engine oil strainer, com-
pression spring, O-ring and the
engine oil drain bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Before installing the
engine oil drain bolt, do not for-
get to install the O-ring, com-
pression spring, and oil strainer
in position.
[ECA10422]
10. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Compression spring
4. Strainer
5. Oil pan
1. Bolt
2. Oil filter element cover
2 3 4
51
ZAUE0672
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 24 lb·ft)
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6
NOTICE
ECA11621
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
12. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU85450
Why Yamalube
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA
Part born of the engineers’ passion
and belief that engine oil is an impor-
tant liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec-
tronics and track testing, and have
them develop the engine together with
the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full
advantage of the base oil’s qualities
and blend in the ideal balance of addi-
tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and
synthetic oils have their own distinct
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe-
rience gained over many years of re-
search and development into oil since
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
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64. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11112]
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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 ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 6-10
Engine overheating............................... 6-38
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 ...... 5-5
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12
High 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 .................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift light ................................................. 3-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
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 chart........................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-35
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