Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the ignition coil
1. Check:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification
Replace.
a. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors from the ignition coil terminals.
b. Connect the pocket tester (
× 1)
to the ignition
coil as shown.
Positive tester probe
red/white "1"
Negative tester probe
orange "2"
c. Measure the primary coil resistance.
2. Check:
Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the ignition coil.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( ×
1k) to the ignition
coil as shown.
- Positive tester probe
orange "1" - Negative tester probe
spark plug lead "2"
c. Measure the secondary coil resistance.
Checking the spark plug cap
1. Check:
Spark plug cap resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k)
to the
spark plug cap as ...
Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3.
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap ...
Other materials:
Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter element
replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hol ...
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles 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
repre ...
Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner brake pad "1", push down
on the brake caliper bracket so that there is
space to remove the brake pa ...