User manual YAMAHA YZF-R125

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YZF-R125 5D7-F8199-E0 INTRODUCTION EAU10100 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the YZF-R125, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R125. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] Spark plug gap Spark plug gap: 0. 7­0. 8 mm (0. 028­0. 031 in) 6-9 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ECA10010 NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. CAUTION: Do not operate the vehicle until you know that the engine oil level is sufficient. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Install the engine oil drain attachment, provided with the owner's tool kit, under the drain bolt of the crankcase. 1. Remove the engine oil filler cap and the drain bolt along with the Oring, compression spring, and engine oil strainer, to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1. Minimum level mark 6-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt: 10 Nm (1. 0 m·kgf, 7. 2 ft·lbf) NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. Install the engine oil strainer, compression spring, O-ring and the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. ECA10420 1. 5. Engine oil drain bolt O-ring Compression spring Strainer Oil pan ECA11000 1. Remove and replace the oil filter element and O-ring. CAUTION: Before installing the engine oil drain bolt, do not forget to install the Oring, compression spring, and oil strainer in position. Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 32 Nm (3. 2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf) CAUTION: When removing the engine oil drain bolt, the O-ring, compression spring, and oil strainer will fall out. NOTE: Skip steps 7­9 if the oil filter element is not being replaced. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. 9. Install the oil filter element cover by installing the bolts, then tightening them to the specified torque. 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement: 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) ECA11620 13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU20091 CAUTION: G 6 G In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: G The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature. G Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the coolant level. [. . . ] Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap. EWA10950 7 WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking, make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over. 4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand/centerstand. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground. Alternatively, turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot. [. . . ]