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
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Other materials:
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 ...
Installing the cylinder head
1. Install:
Cylinder head
NOTE:
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.
2. Tighten:
Cylinder head bolts "1"
Cylinder head bolts "2"
NOTE:
Lubricate the cylinder head bolts and washers
with engine oil.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the proper
tighten ...
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
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