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:
Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
2. Check:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several
times.
3. Check:
All co ...
Checking the coolant level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add t ...
Throttle position sensor
1. Check:
Throttle position sensor
a. Connect the digital circuit tester to the terminals
of the throttle body sensor assembly
coupler as shown.
Positive tester probe →
gray/red terminal "1"
Negative tester probe →
gray/black terminal "2"
b. Measure the throttle pos ...