maintenance YAMAHA YZF-R125 2014 User Guide

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TIPThe air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.29*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
30*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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Removing and installing the
cowlings and panelThe cowlings and panel shown need to
be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
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Cowling A
To remove the cowlingRemove the screws, and then take the
cowling off.
To install the cowlingPlace the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling1. Remove cowling A and panel A.2. Remove the screws, slide the
cowling forward, and then take it
off.
3. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead coupler.
To install the cowling
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
coupler.
2. Fit the projection on the cowling
into the slot, and then slide the
cowling backward.
3. Install the screws.
4. Install cowling A and panel A.
1. Cowling A
2. Cowling B
3. Cowling C
4. Cowling D
5. Panel AZAUM1169
1. Screw
2. Cowling AZAUM1170
1. Screw
2. Cowling BZAUM1171
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To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then pull the
cowling off as shown.
To install the cowlingPlace the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
Cowling D
To remove the cowling1. Remove panel A, cowlings A, B
and C.2. Remove the screws and the quick
fasteners, and then take the cowl-
ing off.
TIPThe quick fastener is removed by
pushing the center pin in with a screw-
driver, then pulling the fastener out.To install the cowling1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws and the quick fasteners.
TIPTo install the quick fasteners, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fas-
tener into the cowling, and then push
the protruding pin in until it is flush with
the fastener head.2. Install cowlings C, B, A and panel
A.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-18.)
2. Remove the screws, and then take
the panel off.
1. Screw
2. Cowling CZAUM1172
1. Quick fastener
2. Screw
3. Cowling DZAUM1173
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6To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the screws.
2. Install the rider seat.
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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 main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, the condition of the spark plug
can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-8.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light
tan (the ideal color when the vehi-
cle is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
1. Screw
2. Panel A
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
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6 2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.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 tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4…
1/2 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.
5. Install the cowling.
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Engine oil and oil filter ele-
mentThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. 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.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTICE: Do not operate the ve-
hicle until you know that the en-
gine oil level is sufficient.
[ECA10012]
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR9E1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
1
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Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.04 ft·lbf)
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TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling D. (See page
6-8.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Install the engine oil drain attach-
ment, provided with the owner’s
tool kit, under the drain bolt of the
crankcase.4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the drain bolt along with the
O-ring, compression spring, and
engine oil strainer, to drain the oil
from the crankcase. NOTICE:
When removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, compres-
sion spring, and oil strainer will
fall out. Take care not to lose
these parts.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
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3
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1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
2. Engine oil drain attachmentZAUM1229
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6. Clean the engine oil strainer with
solvent.
TIPSkip steps 7…9 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.7. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.8. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.9. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.10. Install the engine oil strainer, com-
pression spring, O-ring and the
engine oil drain bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Before installing the
engine oil drain bolt, do not for-
get to install the O-ring, com-
pression spring, and oil strainer
in position.
[ECA10422]
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Compression spring
4. Strainer
5. Oil pan
1. Bolt
2. Oil filter element cover
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
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611. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Reset the oil change indicator.
(See page 3-10.)
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CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
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3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
reservoir cap. WARNING! Re-
move only the coolant reservoir
cap. Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
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4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. NOTICE: If coolant is not
available, use distilled water or
soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant assoon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10473]
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10382]
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level markZAUM1175
1. Coolant reservoir capZAUM1176
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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Replacing the air filter ele-
ment and cleaning the check
hoseThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Have a Yamaha dealer replace
the air filter element more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. In addition, the air filter check
hose must be frequently checked and
cleaned if necessary.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose on the side of the
air filter case for accumulated dirt
or water.2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
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Checking the engine idling
speedCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Air filter check hose
Engine idling speed:
1350–1550 r/min
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