Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
- Cylinder head and piston
- Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
- Incorrect oil level
- Incorrect oil viscosity
- Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
- Low coolant level
2. Radiator
- Damaged or leaking radiator
- Faulty radiator cap
- Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
- Damaged or faulty water pump
- Thermostat
- Thermostat stays closed
- Hose(s) and pipe(s)
- Damaged hose
- Improperly connected hose
- Damaged pipe
- Improperly connected pipe
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
- Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
- Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
- Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug
- Incorrect spark plug gap
- Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
- Faulty ECU
Overcooling
Cooling system
1. Thermostat
- Thermostat stays open
Faulty clutch
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
Improperly assembled clutch
Improperly adjusted clutch cable
Loose or fatigued clutch spring
Worn friction plate
Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oi ...
Poor braking performance
- Worn brake pad
- Worn brake disc
- Air in hydraulic brake system
- Leaking brake fluid
- Faulty brake caliper kit
- Faulty brake caliper seal
- Loose union bolt
- Damaged brake hose
- Oil or ...
Other materials:
Removing the rear brake master cylinder
NOTE:
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Disconnect:
Rear brake light switch coupler
2. Loosen:
Rear brake light switch "1"
3. Remove:
Rear brake master cylinder bolts
Rear brake master cylinder
4. Remove:
...
Installing the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump assembly "1"
O-rings "2"
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft
with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Lubricate the O-rings with a thin coat of lithiumsoap-
based grease.
2. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amou ...
Special tools
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up
and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use
of inappropriate tools
or improvised techniques. Special tools, part numbers or both may differ
depending on the ...