length YAMAHA DT125R 2002 Owners Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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w8Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thorough-
ly understand.
8Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
8Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting a cold engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
8The transmission is in the neutral
position.
8The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
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w8Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system
according to the procedure
described on page 3-17.
8Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “#”.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ON
FUEL
RES
OFF
1
ON
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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cC8Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long
distances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission.
8Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table
below.NOTE:
When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear).
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
8Thoroughly warm up the engine.
8Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
8Shift up swiftly, and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
8Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the
engine.
8Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cross-
ings).
Shift point
(km/h)
1st→2nd
2nd→3rd
3rd→4th
4th→5th
5th→6th20
30
40
50
60
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
Model DT125R
Dimensions
Overall length 2,170 mm
2,235 mm (N, S, SF, CH, A only)
Overall width 830 mm
Overall height 1,255 mm
Seat height 885 mm
Wheel base 1,415 mm
Ground clearance 315 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,100 mm
Basic weight (with oil and
full fuel tank)127 kg
129 kg (CH, A only)
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined single
cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 56.0 ×50.7 mm Compression ratio 6.7:1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system Separate lubrication
(Yamaha Autolube)
Engine oil (2-cycle)
Type 2-stroke engine oil
Capacity
Total amount 1.2 L
Transmission oil
Type SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil
Capacity
Periodic oil change 0.75 L
Total amount 0.8 L
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)0.92 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 10 L
Reserve amount 1.8 L
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