Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 is within specification, the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
b. Connect the ignition checker "1" as shown.
2. Spark plug cap
c. Set the main switch to "ON" and the engine
stop switch to "
".
d. Measure the ignition spark gap "a".
e. Crank the engine by pushing the start switch
" 
" and gradually increase the
spark gap until
a misfire occurs.
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 ...
Checking the crankshaft position sensor
1. Disconnect:
Crankshaft position sensor coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
Crankshaft position sensor resistance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft
position senso ...
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 ...
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcycle
accidents are the result of head injuries.
The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the prevention
or reduction of head injuries.
Always wear an approved helmet.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotecte ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...