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:
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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Checking the rectifier/regulator
1. Check:
Rectifier/regulator output voltage
Out of specification → Replace the
rectifier/
regulator.
a. Set the engine tachometer to the spark plug
lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
rectifier/regulator coupler as shown.
Positive tester probe
red "1"
Negat ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...