Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the sidestand

Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual / Periodic maintenance and adjustment / 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
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    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:

    Checking the condition of the bulbs
    The following procedure applies to all of the bulbs. 1. Remove: Bulb WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely hot, keep flammable products and your hands away from them until they have cooled down. CAUTION: Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...

    Checking the fuel sender
    1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 2. Check: Fuel sender resistance Out of specification → Replace the fuel sender. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 10) to the fuel sender coupler as shown. Positive tester probe sky blue "1" Negative tester probe orange/white " ...

    Front wheel
    To remove the front wheel WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolt, then the wheel axle and the brake caliper bolts. Front wheel axle pinch bolt Lift the front wheel of ...

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