Yamaha YZF-R125 Quiz
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Adjusting the throttle cable free play

In this manual: Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Introduction — 1Important manual information — 1Safety information — 9Description — 4Instrument and control functions — 16For your safety - pre-operation checks — 1Operation and important riding points — 6Periodic maintenance and adjustment — 43Motorcycle care and storage — 4Specifications — 1Consumer information — 2
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  1. Throttle cable free play

The throttle cable free play should measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.

TIP
The engine idling speed must be correctly adjusted before checking and adjusting the throttle cable free play.
  1. Loosen the locknut.
  2. To increase the throttle cable free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the throttle cable free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).

  1. Locknut

  2. Adjusting nut

  3. Tighten the locknut.

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