Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front fork
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Check:
- Inner tube
Damage/scratches
Replace. - Oil seal
Oil leakage
Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front brake.
4. Check:
Front fork operation Push down hard on the handlebar several times and check if the front fork rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-44.
Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the ...
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 whe ...
Other materials:
For your safety - pre-operation checks
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of
...
Adjusting the valve clearance
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
...
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive ...