Yamaha XSR125 Owner'S Manual Download

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PANTONE285C

MTM125 (XSR125)

BFG-F8199-E0

Read this manual carefully

before operating this vehicle.

MOTORCYCLE

OWNER’S MANUAL

Specifications

Consumer information

Motorcycle care and storage

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

For your safety – pre-operation checks

Instrument and control functions

Description

Safety information

Operation and important riding points

Index

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for XSR125

Page 1: ...ating this vehicle MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Specifications Consumer information Motorcycle care and storage Periodic maintenance and adjustment For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and control functions Description Safety information Operation and important riding points Index English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46094 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UBFGE0E0 book Page 1 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 3: ... In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent...

Page 4: ...ential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING ...

Page 5: ...ER S MANUAL 2021 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition April 2021 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of MBK INDUSTRIE is expressly prohibited Printed in France UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 6: ... Removing and installing cowlings 6 8 Checking the spark plug 6 8 Canister 6 9 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 10 Why Yamalube 6 12 Coolant 6 13 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 6 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 15 Adjusting the throttle grip free play 6 15 Valve clearance 6 16 Tires 6 16 Cast wheels 6 18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 18 Checking the...

Page 7: ...placing the license plate light bulb 6 33 Supporting the motorcycle 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting chart 6 35 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 Specifications 8 1 Consumer information 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Diagnostic connector 9 2 Vehicle data recording 9 2 Index 10 1 UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 8: ...you Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogn...

Page 9: ...to main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is no...

Page 10: ...rcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and carg...

Page 11: ... change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Ca...

Page 12: ...res Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the off position and that there are no fuel leaks Shift the transmission into gear for models with a manual trans mission Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that a...

Page 13: ...p page 3 13 2 Seat lock page 3 16 3 Battery page 6 30 4 Fuses page 6 31 5 Tool kit page 6 2 6 Sidestand page 3 17 7 Air filter check hose 8 Shift pedal page 3 11 9 Idle adjusting screw page 6 15 10 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 UBFGE0E0 book Page 1 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 14: ...33 2 Rear turn signal lights page 6 32 3 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 4 Front turn signal light page 6 32 5 Engine oil filter element page 6 10 6 Dipstick page 6 10 7 Brake pedal page 3 11 8 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 15: ...1 Clutch lever page 3 10 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 9 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 9 6 Throttle grip page 6 15 7 Brake lever page 3 11 UBFGE0E0 book Page 3 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 16: ...ght will stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10696 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The...

Page 17: ...on when the engine is overheating If this occurs stop the engine immediately and allow the engine to cool See page 6 36 For vehicles with a radiator fan the ra diator fan s automatically switch on or off according to the coolant tempera ture TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light will come on for a few seconds and then go off If the light does not come on or if the light remains on have a Yam...

Page 18: ...ces sories that interfere with engine control Do not use aftermarket accesso ries or parts such as suspension spark plugs injectors exhaust system etc Do not change the drivetrain specifications chain sprockets wheels tires etc Do not remove or alter the O2 sen sor air induction system or ex haust parts catalysts or EXUP etc Maintain the drive chain properly Maintain correct tire pressure Maintain...

Page 19: ...and increase the risk of an accident EAU89230 Switching the display units The display units can be switched be tween kilometers and miles To switch the display units 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 While pushing the SEL switch turn the vehicle on 3 Continue to push the SEL switch for at least 5 seconds EAU86831 Speedometer 1 Transmission gear display 2 VVA variable valve actuation indicator 3 RESET butto...

Page 20: ...approximately 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal of fuel remains the last segment starts flash ing Refuel as soon as possible TIP If a problem is detected in the electrical circuit the fuel level segments will flash repeatedly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU87370 VVA indicator This model is equipped with variable valve actuation VVA for good fuel economy and acceleration in b...

Page 21: ... _ _ L 100 km an average speed display AVE_ _ _ km h a backlight display bL 01 bL 02 or bL 03 Push the SELECT button to change the display in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP F clock km L or L 100 km AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km AVE_ _ _ km h backlight bL 01 bL 02 or bL 03 ODO TIP The fuel reserve tripmeter appears only when you are low on fuel Push the RESET button to chan ge the ...

Page 22: ...nce traveled from that point To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter push the RESET button until it is re set TIP If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip meter manually it will reset automati cally and disappear from the display after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi EAUN2661 Clock The clock uses a 12 hour time system To set the clock 1 Push the SELECT button to change the display to the clock 2 Pu...

Page 23: ...average fuel consumption display can be set to either AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ MPG when using miles To switch the fuel consumption measurement units push the SELECT button until the measurement units change AVE_ _ _ km L the average dis tance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel AVE_ _ _ L 100 km the average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km AVE_ _ _ MPG the average ...

Page 24: ... the current backlight set ting bL 01 bL 02 or bL 03 3 Push the SELECT button until the multi function display enters the backlight setting mode 4 Push the RESET button to select the desired backlight setting 5 Push the SELECT button until the multi function display exits the backlight setting mode EAU1234R Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Backlight setting mode ZAUM2027 1 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer sw...

Page 25: ...orn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU68271 Start Engine stop switch To crank the engine with the starter set this switch to and then slide the switch toward See page 5 2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the en gine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12823 Clutch lever To dis...

Page 26: ...ove the shift pedal down See page 5 3 EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal ZAUM2028 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal ZAUM2029 UBFGE0E0 book ...

Page 27: ...will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagnos tic test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a click ing noise can be heard from the hydraulic control unit and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied a v...

Page 28: ...U13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flam...

Page 29: ... a research octane number of 95 or higher If en gine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating TIP This mark identifies the recom mended fuel for this vehicle as specified by European regulation EN228 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle has the same fuel identification mark Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con tai...

Page 30: ...vents a vacuum condition from forming within the fuel tank The overflow hose drains excess gaso line and directs it safely away from the vehicle Before operating the vehicle Check each hose connection Check each hose for cracks or damage and replace if necessary Make sure that the end of each hose is not blocked and clean if necessary Make sure that each hose is posi tioned as shown 1 Guide 2 Fuel...

Page 31: ...that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAU13941 Seat To remove the seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 While holding the key in that posi tion lift the rear of the seat and then pull the seat off To install the seat 1 Insert the proj...

Page 32: ...frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot b...

Page 33: ...ine starts unless the clutch lever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine See pages 3 1 and 3 9 for switch operation information UBFGE0E0 book Page 18 Friday April 9 2021 9 ...

Page 34: ... has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidest...

Page 35: ...points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 3 13 3 15 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necess...

Page 36: ...ttle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 15 6 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 23 6 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 16 6 18 Brake and shift pedals Make ...

Page 37: ... tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 17 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBFGE0E0 book Page 3 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 38: ...ll throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU16983 0 500 km 0 300 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5000 r min After every hour of operation stop the engine and then let it cool for five to ten minutes Vary the engine speed from time to time Do not operate the engine at one set throttle position 500 1000 km 300 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation...

Page 39: ...hes a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h NOTICE ECA24110 If a warning or indicator light does not work as described above have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restor...

Page 40: ...hich are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU85370 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 After starting out close the throt tle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch...

Page 41: ...ption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the follow ing tips to reduce fuel consumption Shift up swiftly and avoid high en gine speeds during acceleration Do not rev the engine while shift ing down and avoid high engine speeds with no load on the en gine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights...

Page 42: ... performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 43: ...e intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool kit ZAUM2035 1 UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 44: ...the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 6000 km 3500 mi 12000 km 7000 mi 18000 km 10500 mi 24000 km 14000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust 4 Fuel injection Check and adjust engine idle speed 5 Exhaust...

Page 45: ...lace 3 Air filter case check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust 5 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 7 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 8 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 9 Wheels Check runout and for damage Re...

Page 46: ...eas 14 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Shif...

Page 47: ...tion Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 25 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage At the initial interval and every 3000 km 1800 mi thereafter 26 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 27 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Moving parts and ca...

Page 48: ...ers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 30 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 31 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 6...

Page 49: ...heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode it should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addi tion the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine The porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally If...

Page 50: ... finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible EAU36113 Canister This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere Before operating this vehicle make sure to check the following Check each hose connection Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage Replace if damaged Make sure that the can...

Page 51: ... ve hicle until you know that the en gine oil level is sufficient ECA10012 TIP The 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 Start the engine wa...

Page 52: ...ly seated 8 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 ...

Page 53: ...ry EAU85450 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an impor tant liquid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of me chanical engineering chemistry elec tronics and track testing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full advantage of the base oil s qualities...

Page 54: ...rks 5 If the coolant is at or below the mi nimum level mark remove the coolant reservoir cap 6 Add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the coolant reservoir cap WARNING Re move only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot EWA15162 NOTICE If coolant is not available use dis tilled water or soft tap water in stead Do not use hard wate...

Page 55: ...he 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 ...

Page 56: ...ine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment EAU48434 Adjusting the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows TIP The engine idling speed must be cor rectly adjusted before...

Page 57: ...als TIP This service must be performed when the engine is cold EAU69761 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire ai...

Page 58: ...nd brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless tires and rubber tire air valves Tires age even if they hav...

Page 59: ...replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU22047 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free pla...

Page 60: ...ection a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAUT1223 Checking the front brake lever free play Measure the front brake lever free play as shown Periodically check the brake lever free play and if necessary have a Yamaha...

Page 61: ...ally check the brake pedal free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it WARNING EWAM1031 An incorrect brake pedal free play indicates a hazardous condition in the brake system Do not operate the motorcycle until the brake sys tem has been checked or repaired by a Yamaha dealer 1 Brake pedal free play Brake pedal free play 7 0 13 0 mm 0 28 0 51 in ZAUM2037 UBFGE0E0 book Page 20 Friday ...

Page 62: ...cator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU36721 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which al...

Page 63: ... Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surf...

Page 64: ...low or sooner if they are damaged or leaking Brake seals every 2 years Brake hoses every 4 years EAU22762 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU74253 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the tr...

Page 65: ...ch side of the swingarm in di rection a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in di rection b and then push the rear wheel forward TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut then the lock nuts to their specified torques 4 Make s...

Page 66: ...ipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the...

Page 67: ...stalled Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked befo...

Page 68: ...ould be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grea...

Page 69: ...ont fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EW...

Page 70: ...ground See page 6 33 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling 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 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals spe...

Page 71: ...arks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN NOTICE ECA10621 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanently damage the battery To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharg...

Page 72: ... the seat See page 3 16 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the main switch off and turn off the electrical circuit in ques tion 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 3 Turn the main switc...

Page 73: ...s EAU24205 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 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 NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Auxiliar...

Page 74: ...cles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha d...

Page 75: ...riodic maintenance and adjustment 6 34 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBFGE0E0 book Page 34 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 76: ...ve a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry Wet Try sta...

Page 77: ...stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system f...

Page 78: ... may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanica...

Page 79: ...ush for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner or polish for motorcycles NOTICE Never use any strong chemicals ...

Page 80: ...minants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking per formance and cornering behav ior EAU83472 Storage Always store the vehicle...

Page 81: ...This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 7 Lubricate all co...

Page 82: ...l quantity Oil change 0 85 L 0 90 US qt 0 75 Imp qt With oil filter removal 0 95 L 1 00 US qt 0 84 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 15 L 0 16 US qt 0 13 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 0 49 L 0 52 US qt 0 43 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 95 Fuel tank capacity 10 L 2 6 US gal 2 2 Imp gal Fuel reserve amou...

Page 83: ...isc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model GTZ4V Voltage capacity 12 V 3 0 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light 10 0 W Rear turn signal light 10 0 W Auxiliary light LED License plate light 5 0 W UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 84: ... NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial numbe...

Page 85: ...research statisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emission relat ed data This data will be uploaded only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle such as when maintenance checks or service proce dures are performed Vehicle...

Page 86: ...ces related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner UBFGE0E0 book Page 3 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

Page 87: ...el 3 13 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 4 Fuel meter 3 5 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 3 15 Fuel tank cap 3 13 Fuses replacing 6 31 H Handlebar switches 3 9 Helmet holder 3 17 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 10 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 18 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 2 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 33 M Main switc...

Page 88: ...chart 6 35 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 32 Turn signal switch 3 10 V Valve clearance 6 16 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Vehicle lights 6 32 VVA indicator 3 5 W Wheel bearings checking 6 29 Wheels 6 18 Y Yamalube 6 12 UBFGE0E0 book Page 2 Friday April 9 2021 9 25 AM ...

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