Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Incorrect engine idling speed

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Troubleshooting / Incorrect engine idling speed

Engine

1. Cylinder and cylinder head

  • Incorrect valve clearance
  • Damaged valve train components

2. Air filter

  • Clogged air filter element

Fuel system

1. Throttle body

  • Damaged or loose throttle body joint
  • Improperly adjusted engine idling speed (idle adjusting screw)
  • Improper throttle cable free play
  • Flooded throttle body
  • Faulty air induction system

Electrical system

1. Battery

  • Discharged battery
  • Faulty battery

2. Spark plug

  • Incorrect spark plug gap
  • Incorrect spark plug heat range
  • Fouled spark plug
  • Worn or damaged electrode
  • Worn or damaged insulator
  • Faulty spark plug cap

3. Ignition coil

  • Broken or shorted primary or secondary coils
  • Faulty spark plug lead
  • Cracked or broken ignition coil

4. Ignition system

  • Faulty ECU
  • Faulty crankshaft position sensor
  • Broken generator rotor woodruff key
    Starting failures
    Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head - Loose spark plug - Loose cylinder head or cylinder - Damaged cylinder head gasket - Damaged cylinder gasket - Worn or damaged cylinder - Incorrect valve c ...

    Poor medium-and-high-speed performance
    Refer to "STARTING FAILURES" on page 9-1. Engine 1. Air filter Clogged air filter element Fuel system 1. Fuel pump Faulty fuel pump Faulty gear shifting Shifting is difficult Refer ...

    Other materials:

    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 ...

    Checking the swingarm
    1. Check: Swingarm Bends/cracks/damage   Replace. 2. Check: Pivot shaft Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface. Bends Replace. WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft. 3. Wash: Pivot shaft Washer Swingarm adjusting collar Du ...

    Adjusting the engine idling speed
    NOTE: Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the air filter element should be clean, and the engine should have adequate compression. 1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several minutes. 2. Remove: Rider seat Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 3. Lift the fuel tank. ...

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