Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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:
Checking the drive chain
1. Measure:
15-link section "a" of the drive chain
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length "a" between the inner
sides of the pins and the length "b" between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
...
Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
Cowling A
Cowling B
Cowling C
Cowling D
Panel A
The cowlings and panel shown need to
be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be ...
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
WARNING
The vehicl ...