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:
Cable routing
Front brake light switch lead
Right handlebar switch lead
Throttle cable
Main switch
Clutch cable
Clutch switch lead
Left handlebar switch lead
Sub-wire harness
Horn
Speed sensor lead
Front brake hose
Main switch lead
Left headlight assembly lead
Right headlight asse ...
Checking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...
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 ...