Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter motor operation

1. Check:

  • Starter motor operation Does not operate → Perform the electric starting system troubleshooting, starting with step 4.

    Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 8-9.

a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".

WARNING
  • A wire that is used as a jumper lead must have at least the same capacity of the battery lead, otherwise the jumper lead may burn.
  • This check is likely to produce sparks, therefore, make sure no flammable gas or fluid is in the vicinity.

Checking the starter motor operation


b. Check the starter motor operation.

    Checking the lean angle sensor
    1. Remove: Lean angle sensor 2. Check: Lean angle sensor output voltage Out of specification Replace. a. Connect the lean angle sensor to the wire harness. b. Connect the pocket tester ...

    Checking the stator coil
    1. Disconnect: Stator coil coupler (from the wire harness) 2. Check: Stator coil resistance Out of specification → Replace the crankshaft position sensor/stator assembly. a. Conne ...

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    Checking the brake fluid level
    Front brake Front brake Minimum level mark Rear brake Rear brake Minimum level mark Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system, possibly causing it to become ineffective. Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark an ...

    Tachometer
    Tachometer Tachometer Tachometer red zone The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned to "ON", the tachometer needle will sweep once across the r/min range and then return to zero r/min ...

    Adjusting the throttle cable free play
    NOTE: Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the engine idling speed should be adjusted. 1. Check: Throttle cable free play "a" Out of specification →Adjust. 2. Remove: Right side panel Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 3. Adjust: Throttle cable f ...

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