Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear wheel
1. Check:
- Rear wheel axle
- Rear wheel
- Wheel bearings
- Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.
2. Check:
- Tire
- Rear 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
- Lateral wheel runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-8.
Checking the rear brake caliper bracket
1. Check:
- Rear brake caliper bracket Cracks/damage → Replace.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
1. Check:
- Rear wheel drive hub Cracks/damage → Replace.
- Rear wheel drive hub dampers Damage/wear → Replace.
Removing the rear wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle ...
Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket
1. Check:
Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth Replace the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. ...
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. ...
Checking the brake fluid level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
WA ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...