light YAMAHA TDR 125 2001 User Guide

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ShiftingShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the
illustration.NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, and then slightly
raise it.
EC000048
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.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral position
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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).
Shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th
5th®6th20
30
40
50
60
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0Ð500 km
8Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min.
8After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
8Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the
engine at one set throttle posi-
tion.
500Ð1,000 km
8Avoid prolonged operation above
7,000 r/min.
8Rev the engine freely through
the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
EC000060
cCAfter 1,000 km of operation, the
transmission oil must be changed.
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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).
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important peri-
od in the life of your engine than the
period between 0 and 1,000 km. 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 1,000 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheat-
ing must be avoided.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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*Autolube pump¥Check operation.
¥Bleed if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
21Transmission oil¥Check.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.ÖÖ
22*Cooling system¥Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.Every 3 years
23*Front and rear brake
switches¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
24Moving parts and cables¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
25*Lights, signals and
switches¥Check operation.
¥Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake
fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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2.Remove the spark plug as
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the ownerÕs
tool kit.To check the spark plug
1.Check that the porcelain insula-
tor around the center electrode
of the spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).
NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
defective. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle.2.Check the spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
1.Spark plug wrench
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BR9ES (NGK)
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important
engine component, which is easy to
check. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
the spark plug should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1.Remove the spark plug cap.1.Spark plug cap
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NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4Ð1/2 turn past finger tight.
However, the spark plug should be
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.4.Install the spark plug cap.
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0.7Ð0.8 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kg)
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a.Spark plug gapTo install the spark plug
1.Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2.Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3.Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
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Transmission oilThe transmission oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the transmission oil must be changed
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1.Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position. NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.2.Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
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EC000077
cC8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the transmission
oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical addi-
tives with the oil.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the transmis-
sion.6.Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking the transmission for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immedi-
ately turn off the engine and
check for the cause.
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9 Recommended transmission oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.75 L
Total amount (dry transmission):
0.8 L
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1.Maximum level mark
2.Minimum level mark2.Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.3.If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, open the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then
close the reservoir cap.
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CoolantTo check the coolant level
1.Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
8The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
positionThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 23 mm
below the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.1.Footrest
a.Brake pedal position
EW000109
wA soft or spongy feeling in the
brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the hydraulic system.
If there is air in the hydraulic sys-
tem, have a Yamaha dealer bleed
the system before operating the
motorcycle. Air in the hydraulic
system will diminish the braking
performance, which may result in
loss of control and an accident.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switchThe rear brake light switch, which is
activated by the brake pedal, is prop-
erly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before braking takes
effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding
the rear brake light switch in place.
To make the brake light come on ear-
lier, turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion b.
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1.Rear brake light switch
2.Adjusting nut
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1.Headlight coupler
2.Headlight bulb cover
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Replacing a headlight bulbThis motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1.Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)
2.Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the head-
light bulb cover.
3.Remove the headlight bulb hold-
er according to the following
illustration, and then remove the
defective bulb.
NOTE:
The removal procedure depends on
the type of bulb holder installed on
your motorcycle.
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wHeadlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.4.Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.TypeType
TypeType Turn
Unhook
UnhookTurn
EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.3.Turn the key to ÒONÓ and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4.If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb1.Remove the seat. (See page
3-12 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
EC000105
cCDo not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.5.Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6.Install the cowling.
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a.Do not touch this area.
7.Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
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3.Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5.Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6.Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7.Install the panel and the seat.1.Socket
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1.Bulb2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3.Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4.Install the lens by installing the
screw.
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cCDo not overtighten the screw, oth-
erwise the lens may break.
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb1.Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.1.Lens
2.Screw
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