fuel YAMAHA YBR125 2003 Owners Manual

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GASOLINE AND EXHAUST GAS
1. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
a. Always turn off the engine when refueling.
b. Take care not to spill any gasoline on the engine or exhaust system when refueling.
c. Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
2. Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in a closed area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous and may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate your motorcycle in an area that has adequate ventilation.
3. Always turn off the engine before leaving the machine unattended and remove the ignition key. When parking the machine,
note the following:
a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot. Park the machine in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to
touch these hot areas.
b. Do not park the machine on a slope or soft ground; the machine may fall over.
c. Do not park the machine near a flammable source, e. g. a kerosene heater, or near an open flame. The machine could
catch fire.
4. When transporting the machine in another vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel cock is turned to “ON” or “RES”
(for vacuum type) / “OFF” (for manual type).
If it should lean over, gasoline may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
5. If you should swallow any gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or allow gasoline to get in your eyes, see your doctor
immediately. If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change your
clothes.
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GASOLINE AND EXHAUST GAS
1. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
a. Always turn off the engine when refueling.
b. Take care not to spill any gasoline on the engine or exhaust system when refueling.
c. Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
2. Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in a closed area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous and may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate your motorcycle in an area that has adequate ventilation.
3. Always turn off the engine before leaving the machine unattended and remove the ignition key. When parking the machine,
note the following:
a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot. Park the machine in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to
touch these hot areas.
b. Do not park the machine on a slope or soft ground; the machine may fall over.
c. Do not park the machine near a flammable source, e. g. a kerosene heater, or near an open flame. The machine could
catch fire.
4. When transporting the machine in another vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel cock is turned to “ON” or “RES”
(for vacuum type) / “OFF” (for manual type).
If it should lean over, gasoline may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
5. If you should swallow any gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or allow gasoline to get in your eyes, see your doctor
immediately. If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change your
clothes.

CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION............................................................. 1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ....................................... 2-1
Vehicle identification number ................................. 2-1
Engine serial number ............................................ 2-1
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .............................................. 3-1
Main switch ............................................................ 3-1
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-2
Speedometer .......................................................... 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................................................. 3-3
Handlebar switches over left .................................. 3-4
Handlebar switches over right .............................. 3-5
Clutch lever .......................... .................................. 3-6
Shift pedal ............................................................. 3-6
Front brake lever ................................................... 3-7
Rear brake pedal ................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ............................................................... 3-9
Starter lever ......................................................... 3-10
Steering lock ....................... ................................ 3-11
Seat ...................................................................... 3-12
Side covers ......................................................... 3-13
Rear shock absorber adjustment........................ 3-14
Clutch switch operation check ............................ 3-15
XIPRE-OPERATION
CHECKS........................................ 4-1
Brakes ................................................................... 4-3
Brake fluid leakage ................................................ 4-4
Engine oil ................................................................ 4-4
Tires ........................................................................\
4-5
Clutch ..................................................................... 4-8
Throttle grip ............................ ................................ 4-8
Fitting/Fasteners .................................................... 4-8
Switches ................................................................ 4-8
Wheels ......................................................... 4-8
Fuel ........................................................... 4-9
OPERATION AND IMPORT ANT RIDING POINTS....... 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................................................. 5-2
Starting a warm engine ................................................ 5-4
Warming up the engine ................................................ 5-4
Shifting ........................................................................\
.. 5-5
Engine Break-in ............................................................ 5-6
Parking ........................................................................\
.. 5-7
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ....................................... 2-1
Vehicle identification number ................................. 2-1
Engine serial number ............................................ 2-1
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .............................................. 3-1
Main switch ............................................................ 3-1
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-2
Speedometer .......................................................... 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................................................. 3-3
Handlebar switches over left .................................. 3-4
Handlebar switches over right .............................. 3-5
Clutch lever .......................... .................................. 3-6
Shift pedal ............................................................. 3-6
Front brake lever ................................................... 3-7
Rear brake pedal ................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ............................................................... 3-9
Starter lever ......................................................... 3-10
Steering lock ....................... ................................ 3-11
Seat ...................................................................... 3-12
Side covers ......................................................... 3-13
Rear shock absorber adjustment........................ 3-14
Clutch switch operation check ............................ 3-15
XIPRE-OPERATION
CHECKS........................................ 4-1
Brakes ................................................................... 4-3
Brake fluid leakage ................................................ 4-4
Engine oil ................................................................ 4-4
Tires ........................................................................\
4-5
Clutch ..................................................................... 4-8
Throttle grip ............................ ................................ 4-8
Fitting/Fasteners .................................................... 4-8
Switches ................................................................ 4-8
Wheels ......................................................... 4-8
Fuel ........................................................... 4-9
OPERATION AND IMPORT ANT RIDING POINTS....... 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................................................. 5-2
Starting a warm engine ................................................ 5-4
Warming up the engine ................................................ 5-4
Shifting ........................................................................\
.. 5-5
Engine Break-in ............................................................ 5-6
Parking ........................................................................\
.. 5-7

1-1
DESCRIPTION
01. Fuel cock
02. Starter lever
03. Battery
04. Fusible
05. Tool kit
06. Shift Pedal
07. Shock absorber
08. Air filter
09. Dispstick
10. Rear brake pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Handlebar switches over right
13. Speedometer
14. Main switch
15. Fuel gauge
16. Front brake lever
17. Throttle
18. Handlebar switches over left
19. Fuel tank cap
1-1
DESCRIPTION
01. Fuel cock
02. Starter lever
03. Battery
04. Fusible
05. Tool kit
06. Shift Pedal
07. Shock absorber
08. Air filter
09. Dispstick
10. Rear brake pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Handlebar switches over right
13. Speedometer
14. Main switch
15. Fuel gauge
16. Front brake lever
17. Throttle
18. Handlebar switches over left
19. Fuel tank cap

Fuel gauge
Speedometer


The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of the remaining
gasoline in the tank. The gauge needle moves from “F”
(Full) to “E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
needle reaches the “RED ZONE”, refill the tank at the
earliest opportunity.
NOTE:
The fuel meter needle does not move when the main
switch is in “OFF” position.
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an odometer.
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Fuel gauge
Speedometer


The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of the remaining
gasoline in the tank. The gauge needle moves from “F”
(Full) to “E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
needle reaches the “RED ZONE”, refill the tank at the
earliest opportunity.
NOTE:
The fuel meter needle does not move when the main
switch is in “OFF” position.
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an odometer.
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Fuel tank cap

#TO OPEN:
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be opened.
TO CLOSE:
Push the tank cap into position with the key inserted. To
remove the key, turn it counterclockwise to the original
position.
Be sure the cap is properly installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING:
Fuel tank cap

#TO OPEN:
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be opened.
TO CLOSE:
Push the tank cap into position with the key inserted. To
remove the key, turn it counterclockwise to the original
position.
Be sure the cap is properly installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING:

Fuel cock

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ON
OFF
RES
FUEL
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel will not flow.
Always set the fuel cock to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel flows to the carburetor. Set the fuel cock to this position when
starting the engine and while riding.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while
riding, set the fuel cock to this position.
Fill the tank at the first opportunity. be sure to set
fuel cock back to “ON” after refueling!
Fuel cock

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ON
OFF
RES
FUEL
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel will not flow.
Always set the fuel cock to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON: With the fuel cock in this position, fuel flows to the carburetor. Set the fuel cock to this position when
starting the engine and while riding.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while
riding, set the fuel cock to this position.
Fill the tank at the first opportunity. be sure to set
fuel cock back to “ON” after refueling!

Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture. A
separate starter circuit supplies the mixture.
Pull the starter knob up to open the circuit for starting. When
the engine has warmed up, push the knob down to close
the circuit.

% Starter lever
1. Starter lever
1
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture. A
separate starter circuit supplies the mixture.
Pull the starter knob up to open the circuit for starting. When
the engine has warmed up, push the knob down to close
the circuit.

% Starter lever
1. Starter lever
1


NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Su\
ch an inspection can be thoroughly accomplished
in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth\
the time involved. If any maintenance service or
adjustment is needed, consult the chart above to refer to the pages in w\
hich the service or adjustment is described.
1. The engine, exhaust pipe, and muffler will be very hot after the engine \
has been run.
Be careful not to touch them or to allow any clothing item to contact th\
em during inspection or repair.
2. If any item is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle.
ITEM ROUTINE
PAGE
Sidestand
Fittings / Fasteners Check all chassi fittings and fasteners.
Tighten / Adjust, if necessary
Check fuel level / top up as required.
Fuel tank
Lights, signals and switches
Battery Check electrolyte level.
Replenish with “distilled water” if necessary. 6-24
4-8 , 6-5
4-8 , 6-30 ~ 6-32 6-27 ~ 6-296-24
4-9 ~ 4-10
Check for proper operation
Front brake and clutch lever pivots Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
6-24
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
Rear brake and shift pedal
shafts
WARNING:

NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Su\
ch an inspection can be thoroughly accomplished
in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth\
the time involved. If any maintenance service or
adjustment is needed, consult the chart above to refer to the pages in w\
hich the service or adjustment is described.
1. The engine, exhaust pipe, and muffler will be very hot after the engine \
has been run.
Be careful not to touch them or to allow any clothing item to contact th\
em during inspection or repair.
2. If any item is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the motorcycle.
ITEM ROUTINE
PAGE
Sidestand
Fittings / Fasteners Check all chassi fittings and fasteners.
Tighten / Adjust, if necessary
Check fuel level / top up as required.
Fuel tank
Lights, signals and switches
Battery Check electrolyte level.
Replenish with “distilled water” if necessary. 6-24
4-8 , 6-5
4-8 , 6-30 ~ 6-32 6-27 ~ 6-296-24
4-9 ~ 4-10
Check for proper operation
Front brake and clutch lever pivots Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
6-24
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary
Rear brake and shift pedal
shafts
WARNING:

4-5
Tires
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe
operation, note the following:
1. Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pressure before
operating the machine.
Tire inflation pressure should be checked and adjusted
when the temperature of the tire equals the ambient air
temperature.
Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted according to
total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model),
and vehicle speed.
WARNING:
Basic weight:
With oil and without fuel
Maximum load*:
Cold tire pressure:
up to 90 Kg (198 lb)
load*: 90 Kg (198 lb) ~
maximum load*: 119 Kg ( 262 lb)
160 Kg ( 353 lb)
Front Rear
* Load is the total weght of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
1.75 kg/cm2
25 PSI / 175 kpa 2.0 kg/cm
2
28 PSI / 200Kpa
1.75 kg/cm2
25 PSI / 175 Kpa 2.25 kg/cm
2
32 PSI / 225 Kpa
4-5
Tires
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe
operation, note the following:
1. Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pressure before
operating the machine.
Tire inflation pressure should be checked and adjusted
when the temperature of the tire equals the ambient air
temperature.
Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted according to
total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model),
and vehicle speed.
WARNING:
Basic weight:
With oil and without fuel
Maximum load*:
Cold tire pressure:
up to 90 Kg (198 lb)
load*: 90 Kg (198 lb) ~
maximum load*: 119 Kg ( 262 lb)
160 Kg ( 353 lb)
Front Rear
* Load is the total weght of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
1.75 kg/cm2
25 PSI / 175 kpa 2.0 kg/cm
2
28 PSI / 200Kpa
1.75 kg/cm2
25 PSI / 175 Kpa 2.25 kg/cm
2
32 PSI / 225 Kpa

$Always wipe off spilled fuel immediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Fuel
1. Fuel level 2. Filler tube
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
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 as shown in the illustration or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands.
Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.0 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve:
1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 Us gal)
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+m]/2)
of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of
gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, then leaded regular
gasoline can be used.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol; gasohol containing ethanol
and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%.
Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems.
$Always wipe off spilled fuel immediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts. Fuel
1. Fuel level 2. Filler tube
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
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 as shown in the illustration or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands.
Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
13.0 L ( 2.860 Imp gal, 3.434 US gal)
Reserve:
1.7 L ( 0.374 Imp gal, 0.450 Us gal)
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+m]/2)
of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of
gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, then leaded regular
gasoline can be used.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol; gasohol containing ethanol
and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%.
Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems.