warning YAMAHA TTR125 2001 Notices Demploi (in French)
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Yamaha TT-R125(N)/TT-R125LW(N). This
model is the culmination of Yamaha’s vast
experience in the production of pacesetting
racing machines. It represents the highest
grade of craftsmanship and reliability that have
made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection,
basic maintenance and tuning of your
machine. If you have any questions about this
manual or your machine, please contact your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
As improvements are made on this model,
some data in this manual may become out-
dated. If you have any questions, please con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY
OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
l
ADULT INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVI-
SION ARE REQUIRED.
l
WEIGHT OF THE RIDER SHOULD NOT
EXCEED 68 kg (150 lb). (TT-R125 ONLY)
l
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND SUIT-
ABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN
RIDING.
l
DO NOT TOUCH ANY MOVING PARTS OR
HEATED AREAS.
l
ALWAYS PERFORM PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS. REFER TO PAGE 3-3.
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THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY
THE OPERATOR ONLY.
NO PASSENGERS.
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THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED OFF-ROAD
USE ONLY.
IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ON-ROAD USE.
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HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL
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PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could
result in severe injury or death to the machine
operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting
or repairing the machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
FINDING THE REQUIRED PAGE
1. This manual consists of six chapters;
“General Information”, “Specifications”,
“Regular inspection and adjustments”,
“Engine”, “Chassis” and “Electrical”.
2. The table of contents is at the beginning
of the manual. Look over the general lay-
out of the book before finding then
required chapter and item.
Bend the book at its edge, as shown, to
find the required fore edge symbol mark
and go to a page for required item and
description.
WARNING
CAUTION:
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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch 1 is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
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CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever 1 is located on the left han-
dlebar; it disengages or engages the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disen-
gage the clutch, and release the lever to
engage the clutch. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth starts.
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SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 5 speed
transmission are ideally spaced. The gears
can be shifted by using the shift pedal 1 on
the left side of the engine.
KICKSTARTER CRANK
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
Rotate the kickstarter crank 1 away from the
engine. Push the starter down lightly with your
foot until the gears engage, then kick smoothly
and forcefully to start the engine.
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THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
FUEL TANK CAP
Remove the fuel tank cap 1 by turning coun-
terclockwise.
WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine.
SIDESTAND
This sidestand 1 is used to support only the
machine when standing or transporting it.
WARNING
lNever apply additional force to the side-
stand.
lHold up the sidestand before starting out.
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GEN
INFO
FUEL
Use regular gasoline. Always use fresh, name
brand gasoline.
WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine. Do not fill the fuel
tank above the bottom of the filler tube 1
as shown in the illustration or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
aFuel level
Recommended fuel:
For USA:
Unleaded fuel
For CDN and EUROPE:
Regular unleaded gasoline
For AUS:
Unleaded fuel only
For NZ:
Regular gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
6.6 L (1.45 lmp gal, 1.74 US gal)
Reserve:
1.9 L (0.42 lmp gal, 0.5 US gal)
FUEL
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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
CAUTION:
Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous;
they can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a very short time. Always operate
the machine in a well-ventilated area.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON” and full open
the starter knob (CHOKE).
3. With the throttle completely closed start
the engine by kicking the kickstarter
crank forcefully with firm stroke.
4. Run the engine at idle or slightly higher
until it warms up: this usually takes about
one or two minutes.
5. The engine is warmed up when it
responds normally to the throttle with the
starter knob (CHOKE) turned off.
CAUTION:
Do not warm up the engine for extended
periods.
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the starter knob (CHOKE).
Open the throttle slightly and start the engine
by kicking the kickstater forcefully with firm
stroke.
CAUTION:
Observe the following break-in procedures
during initial operation to ensure optimum
performance and avoid engine damage.
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INSP
ADJ
THROTTLE LUBRICATION/AIR FILTER CLEANING
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
l
Throttle cable cap
1
NOTE:
Before adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idle speed should be adjusted.
WARNING
After adjusting, turn the handlebar to
right and left and make sure that the
engine idling does not run faster.
2. Apply:
l
Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end
a
and tube
guide cable winding portion
b
.
3. Install:
l
Throttle cable cap
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
AIR FILTER CLEANING
NOTE:
Proper air filter maintenance is the biggest key
to preventing premature engine wear and
damage.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.
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INSP
ADJ
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
lBe sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
lDo not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove:
lBolt (spark arrester) 1
2. Remove:
lSpark arrester 1
Pull the spark arrester out of the muf-
fler.
3. Clean:
lSpark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use
a wire brush to remove any carbon
deposits.
4. Install:
lSpark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the muffler
and align the bolt holes.
lBolt (spark arrester)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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INSP
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CHASSIS
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BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING (TT-R125LW)
WARNING
Bleed the brake system if:
lThe system has been disassembled.
lA brake hose has been loosened or
removed.
lThe brake fluid is very low.
lThe brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking performance
may occur if the brake system is not prop-
erly bleed.
1. Remove:
lBrake master cylinder cap
lDiaphragm
2. Bleed:
lBrake fluid
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to
spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to
overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube 2 tightly
to the caliper bleed screw 1.
d. Place the other end of the tube into a
container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever several
times.
f. Pull in the lever. Hold the lever in posi-
tion.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the
lever to travel towards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
limit has been reached; then release the
lever.
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Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the air
bubbles have been removed from the
system.
CHASSIS/BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING (TT-R125LW)
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3. Install:
lDiaphragm
lBrake master cylinder cap
NOTE:
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to
let the brake fluid system stabilize for a few
hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when
the tiny bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on the
reservoir.
WARNING
Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
TT-R125
1. Check:
lBrake lever free play a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
2. Adjust:
lBrake lever free play
NOTE:
For minute adjustment, loosen the locknut 2
on the lever side and adjust with the adjuster
3.
CAUTION:
Make sure that there is no brake drag after
adjusting the brake lever free play.
Brake lever free play a:
10 ~ 15 mm (0.39 ~ 0.59 in)
Brake lever free play adjustment steps:
lLoosen the locknuts 1.
lTurn the locknuts until free play a is
within the specified limits by changing their
tightening position.
lTighten the locknuts.
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT