maintenance YAMAHA YBR125 2006 Owner's Guide

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EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
EAU23321
Battery A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.NOTE:Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the electro-lyte level.
2. Remove panel B. (See page 6-5.)
3. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.NOTE:The electrolyte should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.4. If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, add distilled
water to raise it to the maximum
level mark.
WARNING
EWA10770


Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Negative battery lead
4. Positive battery lead (red)
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6 working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.


Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.


Take care not to spill electrolyte
on the drive chain, as this may
weaken it, shorten chain life and
possibly result in an accident.


KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.
CAUTION:
ECA10610
Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmfulto the battery.
5. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
6. Install the panel.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
1. Battery breather hose
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6that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-ages.
EAU23502
Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-5.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” 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.
1. FuseSpecified fuse:
15.0 A
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EAU37280
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb socket
holder, then remove the headlight
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling the socket out.3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.CAUTION:
ECA10660
Do 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 af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-cohol or thinner.
1. Screw
1. Headlight bulb socket holder
1. Headlight bulb
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65. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Secure the headlight bulb socket
with the bulb socket holder.
7. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
8. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU37090
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the cowling. (See page
6-5.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
6. Install the cowling.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1. Tail/brake light bulb
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EAU24202
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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.CAUTION:
ECA11190
Do not overtighten the screw, other-wise the lens may break.
EAU37270
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
1. Screw
1. Screw
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU37041
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10820


It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.3. Remove the rubber caps from the
ends of the wheel axle by pulling
them off.
4. Remove the axle nut and the
washer.5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11070
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise thebrake pads will be forced shut.
EAU37030
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
1. Speedometer cable
1. Rubber cap
2. Axle nut
3. Washer
1. Rubber cap
2. Wheel axle
3. Washer
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6 2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over theretainer on the fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle, making sure
the washer on the left side is in-
stalled with the beveled side facing
outward, and then install the axle
nut.
4. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque, and then install both
rubber caps so that they fit over the
washers.6. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
7. Connect the speedometer cable.1. Speedometer gear unit
1. Speedometer gear unit retainer
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU37180
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10820


It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
torque rod nut at the brake shoe
plate.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, and
the bolt.3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.5. Loosen the chain puller locknut
and the drive chain slack adjusting
bolt on both ends of the swingarm.
1. Axle nut
2. Brake torque rod
3. Brake torque rod cotter pin
4. Brake torque rod nut and bolt
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake rod
3. Brake camshaft lever
1. Wheel axle
2. Chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
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6 6. Remove the axle nut, and then pull
the wheel axle out.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
EAU37191
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the left-hand side.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
5. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-22.)7. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the rear wheel is on
the ground.
8. Tighten the brake torque rod nut
and axle nut to the specified
torques.
9. Insert a new cotter pin.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU25850
Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
Tightening torques:
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
91 Nm (9.1 m·kgf, 66 ft·lbf)
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