2021 YAMAHA MT-125 lights

Operation and important rid ing points
5-4
5 The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380

Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or drive train dam-
a g e.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-32
6 ratin
g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the main switch on and turn
on the electrical circuit in question
to check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAUN2261
Vehicle lig htsThis model is equipped with LED lights
for headlights, auxiliary lights and
brake/tail light. If a light does not come
on, check the fuse and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinte d film or
stickers to the hea dlig ht lens.
EAU24182
Tail/ brake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 2.0 A
Headlight fuse:
7.5 A
1. Auxiliary light
2. Headlight
2 1
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10-1
10
IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches.............................. 6-21
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-21CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Canister................................................... 6-9
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-2
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack................................... 6-24
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 6-10
Engine overheating ............................... 6-36
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1FFront 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 tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-21
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-33MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 3-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1 Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .........................3-4
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-13RRear suspension, lubricating ................6-28SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-19
Shifting ....................................................5-3
Shift light .................................................3-3
Shift pedal .............................................3-14
Sidestand ..............................................3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-28
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .......................3-13
Starting the engine ..................................5-2
Steering, checking ................................6-29
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-34TTail/brake light ......................................6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ...........6-16
Tires ......................................................6-17
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-34
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-35
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Index
10-2
10
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
Turn signal switch................................. 3-13VValve clearance .................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ........................................ 6-32WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-19YYamalube.............................................. 6-12
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