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 relays
    Check each switch for continuity with the pocket tester. If the continuity reading is incorrect, replace the relay. 1. Disconnect the relay from the wire harness. 2. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) and battery (12 V) to the relay terminal as shown. Check the relay operation. Out ...

    Checking the camshaft
    1. Check: Camshaft lobes Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches  Replace the camshaft. 2. Measure: Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b" Out of specification Replace the camshaft. 3. Check: Camshaft oil passage Obstruction Blow out with compressed air. ...

    Assembling the main axle and drive axle
    1. Install: Toothed washer "1" Circlip "2" NOTE: Be sure to install the circlip so that its sharp edge "a" is facing away from the toothed washer and gear. Be sure the circlip ends "b" are positioned at the axle spline groove "c". 2. Install: 2nd pinion gear "1" NO ...

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