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 rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully. ...
Throttle position sensor
1. Check:
Throttle position sensor
a. Connect the digital circuit tester to the terminals
of the throttle body sensor assembly
coupler as shown.
Positive tester probe →
gray/red terminal "1"
Negative tester probe →
gray/black terminal "2"
b. Measure the throttle pos ...
Checking the front brake master cylinder
1. Check:
Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder reservoir
Cracks/damage Replace the brake
master
cylinder.
Brake maste ...