2020 YAMAHA YZF-R125 remove seats

Instrument and control functions
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Seats
Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Remove the plastic cover.
2. Remove the nut and then slide in
forward direction to remove the
passenger seat as shown.
To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then place
the seat in the original position.2. Install the passenger seat by in-
stalling and tightening the nut to
the specified torque.
3. Install the plastic cover.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
2. While holding the key in the posi-
tion “2”, lift from rear of the rider
seat and pull it backward.
1. Plastic cover
1. Nut
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
Tightening torque:
Passenger seat nut:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
1. Rider seat lock
2. Unlock.
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Instrument and control functions
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3To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, place the seat in the
original position.
2. Remove the key.
TIP
Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
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The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Motorcycle care and storage
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7 2. For drive chain-equipped models:
Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply silicone
or oil spray to seats, hand grips,
rubber foot pegs or tire treads.
Otherwise these parts will be-
come slippery, which could
cause loss of control. Thor-
oughly clean the surfaces of
these parts before operating the
vehicle. [EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged
up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE
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Do not apply wax to rubber or
unpainted plastic parts.
Do not use abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
Apply sprays and wax sparingly.
Wipe off excess afterwards.
WARNING
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Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure there is no lubricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
Before riding at higher speeds,
test the vehicle’s braking per-
formance and cornering behav-
ior.
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