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:

    Checking the rear wheel
    1. Check: Rear wheel axle Rear wheel Wheel bearings Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8. 2. Check: Tire Rear wheel Damage/wear → Replace. Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25. 3. Measure: Radi ...

    Checking the radiator fan motor
    1. Check: Radiator fan motor Faulty/rough movement → Replace. a. Disconnect the radiator fan motor coupler from the wire harness. b. Connect the battery (DC 12 V) as shown. Positive tester probe → blue "1" Negative tester probe → black "2" c. Measure ...

    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 ...

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