DIC183
MW125
MW125A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
2CM-F8199-E2
[English (E)]
Page 1: ...DIC183 MW125 MW125A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 2CM F8199 E2 English E...
Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U2CME2E0 book Page 1 Friday August 21 2015 9 16 AM...
Page 3: ...injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your vehicle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Ya...
Page 4: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or...
Page 5: ...2016 by Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2015 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printe...
Page 6: ...chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 8 Checking the spark plug 6 8 Engine oil and oil strainer 6 10 Final transm...
Page 7: ...hooting charts 6 32 Vehicle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 Specifications 8 1 Consumer information 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Index 10 1 U2CME2E0 book Page 2 Fri...
Page 8: ...ect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This vehicle is designed to carry the operator and a...
Page 9: ...firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This vehicle is designed for on road use only It is not suitable for off road use Protective...
Page 10: ...e along with the information about accessories be low are some general guidelines to fol low if loading cargo to your vehicle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not...
Page 11: ...ct the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control operation or ob scure lights...
Page 12: ...e suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the ve hicle will not bounce excessively during transport EAU60590 Further safe riding points Be sure to signal clearly...
Page 13: ...ly colored jacket Do not carry too much luggage on the vehicle An overloaded vehicle is unstable Use a strong cord to secure any luggage to the carrier if equipped A loose load will af fect the stabil...
Page 14: ...nt page 3 16 4 Air filter element page 6 14 5 Final transmission oil filler cap page 6 12 6 Final transmission oil drain bolt page 6 12 7 Engine oil drain bolt A page 6 10 8 V belt case air filter ele...
Page 15: ...1 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 2 Passenger footrest page 3 15 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 12 4 Main fuse page 6 27 5 Fuse box page 6 27 6 Battery page 6 26 7 Spark plug page 6 8 8 Engine oil filler cap page 6...
Page 16: ...dlebar switches page 3 9 3 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 20 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 20 6 Start switch page 3 9 7 Front brake lever page 3 10 8 Thr...
Page 17: ...lights come on and the en gine can be started The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF or the sidestan...
Page 18: ...rn it to LOCK 3 Remove the key TIP If the steering will not lock try turning the handlebars back to the right slight ly To unlock the steering MW125 MW125A 1 Insert the key 2 With the key in the LOCK...
Page 19: ...8 Indicator lights and warning lights EAU11032 Turn signal indicator lights and Each indicator light will flash when its corresponding turn signal lights are flashing 1 PUSH SHUT button 2 Key head 1 P...
Page 20: ...amaha dealer check the self diagnosis system See page 3 5 for an explanation of the self diagnosis device The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warnin...
Page 21: ...ny of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on or flash If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA11171 To prevent engine damage be sure to consult a Yamaha...
Page 22: ...ween ki lometers and miles If the coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light remain on during the initial display mode have the battery charged by a Yamaha dealer Speedometer T...
Page 23: ...n release it to start the clock Outside air temperature display OUT TEMP This display shows the outside air tem perature from 10 C to 40 C in 1 C increments The temperature dis played may vary from th...
Page 24: ...atically and the dis play will return to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi To reset the oil change tripmeter or V belt replacement tripmeter select it by pushing the SELECT button...
Page 25: ...push the RESET button for three to four sec onds The V belt replacement tripme ter will be reset and the V belt replacement indicator will go off If the V belt is replaced before the V belt replacemen...
Page 26: ...t or rear brake to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine EAU12902 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right side o...
Page 27: ...BS The ABS performs best with long braking distances On certain surfaces such as rough or gravel roads the brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU whic...
Page 28: ...fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening and turn it clockwise until the marks on the cap and tank are aligned 2 Close the seat WARNING EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap...
Page 29: ...ainted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gas...
Page 30: ...ARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park t...
Page 31: ...turning the key 3 Fold the seat up To close the seat 1 Fold the seat down and then push it down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU...
Page 32: ...onsum ables or flammable items inside it To avoid humidity from spread ing through the storage com partment wrap wet articles in a plastic bag before storing them in the compartment Since the storage...
Page 33: ...t cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with...
Page 34: ...ent and control functions 3 18 3 EAUT1096 Ignition circuit cut off system Check the operation of the sidestand switch according to the following pro cedure U2CME2E0 book Page 18 Friday August 21 2015...
Page 35: ...of the brake levers The engine will start Put the sidestand down If the engine stalls The sidestand switch is OK The vehicle must be placed on the center stand during this inspection If a malfunction...
Page 36: ...l functions 3 20 3 EAU70640 Auxiliary DC connector This vehicle is equipped with an auxil iary DC connector Consult your Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories U2CME2E0 book Page 20 Friday Au...
Page 37: ...hicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 3 13 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommen...
Page 38: ...n is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 17 6 18 Brake levers Make sure that operation i...
Page 39: ...nt the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAUU1950 Starting the engine NOTICE ECA10251 See page 5 4 for engine break in in structions prior to operati...
Page 40: ...h wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt NOTICE ECA11043 Fo...
Page 41: ...n approaching such areas and cross them with cau tion Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult Ride slowly down a hill as brak ing downhill can be very diffi cult 1 Close the thr...
Page 42: ...operation above 1 2 throttle Rev the engine freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time 500 1000 km 300 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 3 4 throttle 1000 km 600 mi and bey...
Page 43: ...erforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...
Page 44: ...the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain mai...
Page 45: ...ls data and tech nical skills EAU62062 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 4000 km 2400 mi 8000 km...
Page 46: ...luid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Check brake lever free play and adjust if necessary Replace brake pads...
Page 47: ...Front brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Rear brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Unified brake sys tem Lubricate link pivots and moving parts with silico...
Page 48: ...for oil leakage Change Every 12000 km 7500 mi 25 V belt Replace Every 20000 km 12000 mi 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 28 Throttle grip Check ope...
Page 49: ...r filter elements need to be serviced more fre quently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers always change the...
Page 50: ...the screws 2 Close the seat EAUT2074 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode th...
Page 51: ...and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifi cation To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur face and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threa...
Page 52: ...ler and protector cool before re moving the oil filler cap EWA17810 TIP The engine oil should be between the tip of the dipstick and the maximum level mark 4 If the engine oil is not between the tip o...
Page 53: ...ditives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate...
Page 54: ...ission oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the final transmission case 6 Install the final transmission oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the speci fied to...
Page 55: ...distilled water to raise the coolant to the maximum level mark install the coolant res ervoir cap NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water...
Page 56: ...ent 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand 2 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws 3 Pull the air filter element out 4 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case NOTIC...
Page 57: ...then clean it with solvent After cleaning remove the remaining solvent by squeez ing the element WARNING Use only a dedicated parts cleaning solvent To avoid the risk of fire or explosion do not use...
Page 58: ...ee play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21402 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air...
Page 59: ...e must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera ti...
Page 60: ...tability for further use WARNING EWA10462 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an...
Page 61: ...system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU60760 Checking the rear brake lever free play Measure the rear brake lever free play as shown Per...
Page 62: ...the brake pads as a set EAU36721 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To che...
Page 63: ...er or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit...
Page 64: ...ecked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubri cated if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the...
Page 65: ...nd and sidestand The operation of the centerstand and sidestand should be checked before each ride and the pivots and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubri cated if necessary WARNING EWA1074...
Page 66: ...Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 While applying the fr...
Page 67: ...hem for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the...
Page 68: ...with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large qua...
Page 69: ...he positive lead ECA16303 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTIC...
Page 70: ...e specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Backup fuse for c...
Page 71: ...of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not...
Page 72: ...adlight beam if necessary EAU54502 Auxiliary lights This model is equipped with LED type auxiliary lights If an auxiliary light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24182 Tail brake light...
Page 73: ...hecking these vital systems your self However should your vehicle re quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service t...
Page 74: ...e the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer chec...
Page 75: ...d press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommend...
Page 76: ...e muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly i...
Page 77: ...radiator fins Do not spray the radiator fins at an angle and al ways keep the nozzle at least 50 cm 20 in away from the spins when spraying After normal use Remove dirt with warm water a mild deterge...
Page 78: ...caused by stones etc 6 Wax all painted surfaces 7 Let the vehicle dry completely be fore storing or covering it WARNING EWA17830 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sur...
Page 79: ...plug on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with...
Page 80: ...US qt 0 70 Imp qt Final transmission oil Type YAMALUBE 10W 40 or SAE 10W 30 type SE motor oil Quantity 0 20 L 0 21 US qt 0 18 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 3...
Page 81: ...hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Disc brake Operation Left hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil s...
Page 82: ...warning light LED ABS warning light LED MW125A Fuse Main fuse 20 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A MW125 20 0 A MW125A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A ABS control unit fuse 10 0 A MW125A ABS motor fuse 30 0 A MW...
Page 83: ...TION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26411 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is use...
Page 84: ...ixed to the inside of the storage compartment See page 3 16 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when order ing spare parts from a Yamaha dealer U...
Page 85: ...ht 3 4 Horn switch 3 10 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 18 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 3 K Keyhole shutter 3 3 L Leaning system checking 6 26 Luggage hook 3 17...
Page 86: ...Index 10 2 10 W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheels 6 18 U2CME2E0 book Page 2 Friday August 21 2015 9 16 AM...
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