Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking and lubricating the cables

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Periodic checks and adjustments / Chassis / Checking and lubricating the cables

The following procedure applies to all of the inner and outer cables.

WARNING

Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to corrode and interfere with its movement. Replace damaged outer cable and inner cables as soon as possible.

1. Check:

Outer cable Damage Replace.

2. Check:

Cable operation Rough movement Lubricate.

NOTE:

Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suitable lubricating device.

Lubricating the clutch lever

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the lever.

Lubricating the brake lever

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the lever.

Lubricating the pedals

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the pedals.

Lubricating the sidestand

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the sidestand.

Lubricating the rear suspension

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the rear suspension.

Checking the wheels

The following procedure applies to both of the wheels. 1. Check: Wheel Damage/out-of-round → Replace. WARNINGNever attempt to make any repairs to the wheel. NOTE: After a t ...

Electrical system

Checking and charging the battery Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on page 8-57. Checking the fuses Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on page 8-57. ...

Other materials:

Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil - Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube - Cracked or damaged outer tube - Improperly installed oil seal - Damaged oil seal lip - Incorrect oil level (high) - Loose damper rod assembly bolt - Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper washer - Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring M ...

Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Handlebar grip "1" NOTE: Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handleb ...

Checking the drive sprocket
1. Check: Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. Bent teeth Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. b. Correct 1. Drive chain roller 2. Drive chain sprocket Checking the rear wheel sprocket Refer to "CHECKING AND R ...