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:
Checking the front brake hose
1. Check:
Brake hose "1"
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holder "2"
Loose connection Tighten the
holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage Replace the
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Removing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
1. Loosen:
Primary drive gear nut "1"
NOTE:
Place the aluminum plate "a" between the balancer
drive gear "2" and the balancer driven
gear "3", and then loosen the primary drive gear
nut.
2. Straighten the lock washer tab.
3. Loosen:
Balancer driven gear nut "1"
NOTE:
Place ...
Replacing the headlight bulbs
The following procedure applies to the low beam
headlight bulb.
1. Remove:
Headlight bulb cover "1"
2. Remove:
Headlight bulb holder "1"
3. Remove:
Headlight bulb "1"
WARNINGSince the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your ...