OWNER'S MANUAL TDR125 5AE-28199-E3 INTRODUCTION EAU00001 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of a TDR125, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience in and newest technology for the design and the 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 your TDR125's advantages. 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. In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to 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! 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU00005 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Q w cC NOTE: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle. A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. NOTE: 8 This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold. 8 Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION w EW000002 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU00008 TDR125 OWNER'S MANUAL ©1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, August 1999 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 2 DESCRIPTION 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ................................................1-1 1 Q GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY EAU00021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle does not ignore the laws of physics. Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your motorcycle's value and operating condition. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Motorcycle riders more than car drivers must always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks. Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others. Enjoy your ride! 1-1 DESCRIPTION Left view .............................................................................................2-1 Right view ...........................................................................................2-2 Controls/Instruments ..........................................................................2-3 2 DESCRIPTION Left view 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU00026 2 3 4 7 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dual headlight Fuel cock Engine oil tank Helmet holder Starter "1" (page 3-6) (page 3-12) (page 3-12) (page 3-12) (page 3-13) 2-1 6. Y.E.I.S. 7. Y.P.V.S. (page 3-15) (page 3-16) DESCRIPTION Right view 89 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Tool kit Fuse Air filter Radiator cap Rear brake pedal Coolant reservoir tank (page 6-1) 14. Rear shock absorber spring (page 6-32) preload adjusting ring (page 6-15) (page 6-11) (page 3-9, 6-22) (page 6-10) 2-2 8 (page 3-14) 9 DESCRIPTION Controls/Instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 22 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Clutch lever Left handlebar switches Speedometer Engine temperature gauge Tachometer (page 3-8, 6-20) (page 3-5) (page 3-4) (page 3-5) (page 3-5) 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 2-3 Right handlebar switches Front brake lever Throttle grip Fuel tank cap Main switch/Steering lock (page 3-6) (page 3-9, 6-21) (page 6-17) (page 3-9) (page 3-1) INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch/steering lock........................................3-1 Indicator lights ........................................................3-2 Oil level indicator circuit check ...............................3-3 Speedometer ..........................................................3-4 Tachometer ............................................................3-4 Engine temperature gauge .....................................3-5 Handlebar switches ................................................3-5 Headlight beam variation........................................3-6 Clutch lever.............................................................3-8 Shift pedal...............................................................3-8 Front brake lever ....................................................3-8 Rear brake pedal ....................................................3-9 Fuel tank cap ..........................................................3-9 Fuel.......................................................................3-10 Catalyzer (for Switzerland and Austria) ................3-11 Two-stroke engine oil ...........................................3-12 Fuel cock ..............................................................3-12 Starter (choke) "1" ..............................................3-13 Seat ......................................................................3-13 Helmet holder .......................................................3-14 Rear shock absorber adjustment..........................3-14 Note on handling of the Yamaha Energy Induction System (Y.E.I.S.) ..................................3-15 Y.P.V.S. (Yamaha Power Valve System) .............3-16 Sidestand..............................................................3-16 Sidestand/clutch switch operation check..............3-17 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU00038 O PUSH EAU00027 ON ON FF YM -8 w 1 2 EW000016 LOCK PARKING P IG N I TI 1. Push EAU00029 2. Turn EAU00042 Never turn the key to "OFF" or "LOCK" when the motorcycle is moving. The electrical circuits will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure the motorcycle is stopped before turning the key to "OFF" or "LOCK". EAU00048* Main switch/Steering lock The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. Its operation is described below. EAU00036 O ON Electrical circuits are switched on. The engine can be started. The key cannot be removed in this position. OFF All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can be removed in this position. LO C N K LOCK The steering is locked in this position and all electrical circuits are switched off. The key can be removed in this position. To lock the steering, turn the handlebars all the way to the left. With the key at "OFF", push it into the main switch and release it, turn it counterclockwise to "LOCK" and remove it. To release the lock, turn the key to "OFF". (Parking) The steering is locked in this position, and the taillight and auxiliary light come on but all other circuits are off. The key can be removed in this position. To use the parking position, first lock the steering, then turn the key to ".". Do not use this position for an extended length of time as the battery may discharge. . 3-1 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00063 C 80 100 0 0 0 0 0 1120 H 1 140 180 2 4 3 2 1 0 56 78 9 10 11 12 ~ 1000r/min & High beam indicator light "&" This indicator comes on when the headlight high beam is used. EAU01313 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0001 km/h 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 Turn indicator light "5" High beam indicator light "&" Neutral indicator light "N" Oil level indicator light "7" EAU00056 7 Oil level indicator light "7" This indicator comes on when the oil level is low. This light circuit can be checked by the procedure on page 3-3. EC000000 Indicator lights EAU00057 cC 5 Turn indicator light "5" This indicator flashes when the turn switch is moved to the left or right. EAU00061 Do not run the motorcycle until you know it has sufficient engine oil. NOTE: Even if the oil is filled to the specified level, the indicator light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration, but this is normal. 8 9 Neutral indicator light "N" This indicator comes on when the transmission is in neutral. 3-2 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00071 Oil level indicator circuit check 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Engine oil level and electrical circuit are OK. Go ahead with riding. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect electrical circuit. Supply engine oil. Oil level indicator light comes on. Oil level indicator light does not come on. Oil level is OK. Oil level is low. Oil level indicator light does not come on. Put the transmission in neutral or apply the clutch lever, then push the start switch. Oil level indicator light comes on. Check engine oil level. Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "#". 3-3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 2 1 40 20 0 C 80 100 60 0 0 0 0 0 1120 140 180 0001 km/h H 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Speedometer Odometer Trip odometer Reset knob NOTE: (for German model equipped with speed limiter only) This motorcycle is equipped with a speed limiter which prevents it from exceeding a top speed of 80 km/h. C H 4 3 2 1 0 56 78 9 10 11 12 ~ 1000r/min 1 1 2 2 3 3 1. Tachometer 2. Red zone EAU00102 4 5 6 7 Tachometer EAU01087 Speedometer The speedometer shows riding speed. This speedometer is equipped with an odometer and trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to "0" with the reset knob. Use the trip odometer to estimate how far you can ride on a tank of fuel. This information will enable you to plan fuel stops in the future. This model is equipped with a tachometer so the rider can monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. cC EC000003 8 9 Do not operate in the red zone. Red zone: 10,000 r/min and above 3-4 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00127 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 1120 140 1. Engine temperature gauge 2. Red zone 2 1 C H 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Lights switch Dimmer switch Turn signal switch Horn switch "*" EAU00118 56 2 3 4 Turn signal switch To signal a right-hand turn, push the switch to "6". To signal a left-hand turn, push the switch to "4". Once the switch is released it will return to the center position. To cancel the signal, push the switch in after it has returned to the center position. EAU00129 EAU00114 Engine temperature gauge This gauge indicates the coolant temperature when the main switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your motorcycle and let the engine cool. (See page 6-10 for details.) * Horn switch "*" Press the switch to sound the horn. Handlebar switches EAU00134 cC EC000002 Lights switch Turning the light switch to "'", turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights and taillight. Turning the light switch to ":", turns the headlight on also. EAU00121 When the engine is overheated, do not continue riding. Dimmer switch Turn the switch to "&" for the high beam and to "%" for the low beam. 3-5 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIO ...