Electrical system

Checking the horn

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1. Check:

Horn resistance Out of specification Replace.


a. Disconnect the horn connectors from the horn terminals.

b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) to the horn terminals.


  • Positive tester probe
    horn terminal "1"
  • Negative tester probe
    horn terminal "2"
Checking the horn

c. Measure the horn resistance.

2. Check:

Horn sound Faulty sound Adjust or replace.


a. Connect a battery (12 V) to the horn.

b. Turn the adjusting screw in direction "a" or "b" until the specified horn sound is obtained.

Checking the horn

Test yourself

A quick Yamaha YZF-R125 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.