Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the sidestand
Checking and lubricating the sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary.
WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
| Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease |
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
Brake lever
Brake lever
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lubricated
if necess ...
Lubricating the swingarm pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:Molybdenum disulfide grease
...
Other materials:
Adjusting the rear disc brake
1. Check:
Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the center of the rider footrest
to the center of the brake pedal)
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Remove the cotter pin "2", washer "3", and
pin "4".
c. Turn t ...
Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
Bolt
Brake caliper
Lining thickness
Check each front br ...
Checking the clutch plates
The following procedure applies to all of the
clutch plates.
1. Check:
Clutch plate
Damage Replace the clutch
plates as a
set.
2. Measure:
Clutch plate warpage
(with a surface plate and thickness gauge "1")
Out of specification Replace
the clutch
plates as a set.
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