2021 YAMAHA YZF-R125 Owners Manual

Consumer information
9-2
9
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the rider seat. (See page 3-19.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
EAU69910
Dia
gnostic connectorThe diagnostic connector is located as
shown.
EAU85300
Vehicle data recor din gThis model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions and for research, statisti-
cal analysis and development purpos-
es.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
 Vehicle status and engine perfor-
mance data
 Fuel-injection and emission-relat-
ed data
This data will be uploaded only when a
special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at-
tached to the vehicle, such as when
maintenance checks or service proce-
dures are performed.
Vehicle data uploaded will be handled
appropriately according to the follow-
ing Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
1. Diagnostic connector
1
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Consumer information
9-3
9Yamaha will not disclose this data to a
third party except in the following cas-
es. In addition, Yamaha may provide
vehicle data to a contractor in order to
outsource services related to the han-
dling of vehicle data. Even in this case,
Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriate-
ly manage the data.  With the consent of the vehicle
owner
 Where obligated by law
 For use by Yamaha in litigation
 When the data is not related to an
individual vehicle nor owner
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-27
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 ........... 6-21CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-2
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-8DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................. 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed.............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 6-11
Engine overheating .............................. 6-37
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-13FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-21
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 ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-12
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 ....... 6-34MMain 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.......................................... 2-1RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift light ................................................. 3-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-14
Sidestand.............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-29
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-13
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-34TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
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Index
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Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-33
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-13VValve clearance..................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 6-33WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-19YYamalube .............................................. 6-13
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