Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel axle. |
2. Check:
- Tire
- Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25.
3. Measure:
- Radial wheel runout "1"
- Lateral wheel runout "2" Over the specified limits → Replace.
4. Check:
- Wheel bearings
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose
Replace
the wheel bearings. - Oil seal
Damage/wear
Replace.
Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove:
Oil seal
Wheel bearings
a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
NOTE:
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag ...
Assembling the front wheel
1. Install:
Wheel bearings
Oil seal
a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in
the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner
race
" ...
Other materials:
Checking the water pump
1. Check:
Water pump housing cover
Water pump housing
Cracks/damage Replace.
Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
Bearing
Rough movement Replace.
Radiator outlet hose
Cracks/damage Replace.
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Adjusting the engine idling speed
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the air
filter element should be clean, and the engine
should have adequate compression.
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
2. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Lift the fuel tank. ...
Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...