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
- 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.
- 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
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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
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Other materials:
Removing the crankshaft
1. Remove:
Crankshaft "1"
NOTE:
Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase
separating tool "2".
Make sure the crankcase separating tool is
centered over the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
To protect the end of the crankshaft, place
an appropriate sized socket between the
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Checking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction
plates.
1. Check:
Friction plate
Damage/wear Replace the
friction plates
as a set.
2. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace
the friction
plates as a set.
NOTE:
Measure the friction plate ...
Installing the starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch assembly
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the
projection on the generator rotor.
Stake the end "a" of each start ...