Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if appropriate.
| CAUTION: Do not spin the bearing with compressed air because this will damage the bearing surfaces. |
Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates
"1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been
tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs
along a flat of the bolt or nut.
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Circlips
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully
and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always
replace piston pin clips after one use.
When installing a circlip "1", make sure the
sharp-edged ...
Other materials:
Types of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the
illustration.
Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached
before removing the bulb. The majority
of these types of bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun ...
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
rep ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...