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
    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:

    Checking the tires
    The following procedure applies to both of the tires. 1. Check: Tire pressure Out of specification Regulate. WARNING The tire pressure should only be checked and regulated when the tire temperature equals the ambient air temperature. The tire pressure must be adjuste ...

    Checking the crankshaft position sensor
    1. Disconnect: Crankshaft position sensor coupler (from the wire harness) 2. Check: Crankshaft position sensor resistance Out of specification  Replace the crankshaft position sensor/stator assembly. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 100) to the crankshaft position sensor c ...

    Checking the cooling system
    1. Remove: Side covers Upper side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Check: Radiator "1" Radiator inlet hose "2" Radiator outlet hose "3" Coolant reservoir hose "4" Water pump breather hose "5" Cracks/damage → Replace. Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1 ...

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