Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.

To check the condition

Check the inner tubes for scratches, damage and excessive oil leakage.

To check the operation

  1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. WARNING! To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over.

  2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly.


Checking the front fork

NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it.

    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 ...

    Checking the steering
    Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication c ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the radiator
    1. Check: Radiator fins obstruction clean. Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator. Damage  repair or replace. NOTE: Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head screwdriver. 2. Check: Radiator hoses Cracks/damage Replace. 3. Measure: Radiator cap ...

    Assembling the water pump
    1. Install: Water pump seal "1" (into the water pump housing "2") CAUTION:Never lubricate the water pump seal surface with oil or grease. NOTE: Install the water pump seal with the special tools. Install the water pump seal with the special tools to the specifi ...

    Setting the diagnostic mode
    1. Set the main switch to "OFF" and the engine stop switch to " ". 2. Disconnect the self-diagnosis signal connector "1", and then connect the FI diagnostic tool "2" as shown. 3. Disconnect the fuel pump coupler. 4. While pressing the "MODE" button, set the main switch to "ON". NOTE: ...

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