steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA YBR125 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning light ... 3-2
Speedometer unit ........................... 3-3
Tachometer .................................... 3-3
Self-diagnosis device ..................... 3-3
Fuel gauge ...................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-4
Clutch lever .................................... 3-5
Shift pedal ...................................... 3-5
Brake lever...................................... 3-5
Brake pedal .................................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-6
Fuel ................................................. 3-7
Catalytic converters........................ 3-8
Kickstarter ...................................... 3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .................................. 3-9
Carrier ........................................... 3-10
Sidestand ..................................... 3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-11 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil....................................... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-11
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels................................... 6-16 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-16
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the shift pedal ............... 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ............... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe 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.
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