Yamaha GT 125 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Operation an d important ri d in g points
6-2
6
5. When the engine starts, release
the start switch.
If the engine does not start, try
again with the throttle grip open
1/4 turn (10 mm).
TIP
If the engine will not not start by push-
ing the start switch, try using the kick-
starter.
NOTICE
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For maximum en g ine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en g ine is
col d !
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Acceleration an d d eceleration
The speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase
the speed, turn the throttle grip in di-
rection (a). To reduce the speed, turn
the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Brakin g
WARNING
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
Avoi d b rakin g har d or su dd enly
(especially when leanin g over to
one si d e), otherwise the vehicle
may ski d or overturn.

Railroa d crossin g s, streetcar
rails, iron plates on roa d con-
struction sites, an d manhole
covers b ecome extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
d own when approachin g such
areas an d cross them with cau-
tion.

Keep in min d that b rakin g on a
wet roa d is much more d ifficult.

Ri d e slowly d own a hill, as b rak-
in g d ownhill can b e very d iffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
1/4 turn
(10 mm)
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(b)
(a)
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