2021 YAMAHA XSR 125 overheating

Instrument and control functions
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To unlock the steering
From the “LOCK” position, push the
key and turn it to “OFF”.
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In
dicator li ghts an d warnin g
lig hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine is overheating. If this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. (See page 6-36.)
For vehicles with a radiator fan, the ra-
diator fan(s) automatically switch on or
off according to the coolant tempera-
ture.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds, and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. ABS warning light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. Turn signal indicator light “ ”ZAUM2012
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Operation and important rid ing points
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
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En gine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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0–500 km (0–300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5000
r/min.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for five to
ten minutes.
Vary the engine speed from time to
time. Do not operate the engine at one
set throttle position. 500–1000 km (300–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7500
r/min.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
NOTICE: After 1000 km (600 mi)
of operation, the en gine oil must be
chan ged , the oil filter cartri dge or el-
ement replace d, an d the oil strainer
cleaned .
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1000 km (600 mi) an d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
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 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer red zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur during the en gine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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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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