Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the cables and cable ends should be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper cable
operation and will cause the inner
cable to rust. Replace a
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
| Recommended lubricant: Engine oil |
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty ...
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addition,
the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance cha ...
Other materials:
Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs an ...
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or covering
it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humidity
to seep in and ...
Starting failures
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
- Loose spark plug
- Loose cylinder head or cylinder
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Damaged cylinder gasket
- Worn or damaged cylinder
- Incorrect valve clearance
- Improperly sealed valve
- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
- Incorrect valve timi ...