2021 YAMAHA XSR 125 catalytic converter

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d 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 ........................ 3-9
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10
Shift pedal .................................... 3-11
Brake lever.................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .................................. 3-11
ABS .............................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-13
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-15
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-16
Seat .............................................. 3-16
Helmet holder ............................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Canister ........................................... 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 .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the front brake lever free play..................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28UBFGE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, April 9, 2021 9:25 AM

Instrument and control functions
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EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
EAU13941
SeatTo remove the seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the rear of the seat, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as
shown. 2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
1. Seat lock
2. Turn.
2
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-12
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........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-11
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-11
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister .................................................. 6-9
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-16
Clock ...................................................... 3-7
Clutch lever........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
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...................................... 3-10
Display units, switching .......................... 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
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 ... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-9
Helmet holder....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-18
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 display ............................. 3-6
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-28SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-16
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-11
Sidestand.............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-4
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-10
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-33
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 6-15
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