Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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 chart.
- Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground. WARNING! To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over.
- Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering.
Checking the steering
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 tu ...
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn ...
Other materials:
Main switch/steering lock
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, license
plate light and ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
Upper bracket
Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten t ...
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive ...