Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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 smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.

    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 c ...

    Battery
    A poorly maintained battery will corrode and discharge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead connections and breather hose routing should be checked before each ride and at the interval ...

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    Disassembling the rear brake caliper
    1. Remove: Brake caliper piston "1" Brake caliper piston dust seal "2" Brake caliper piston seal "3" a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint opening "a" to force out the piston from the brake caliper. WARNING Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag. Be careful no ...

    Drive chain slack
    The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. To check the drive chain slack Place the motorcycle on the sidestand. TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, there should be no weight on the motorcycle. Shift the transmission in ...

    Installing the front wheel (disc)
    1. Install: Front brake disc NOTE: Be sure to install the front brake disc with the arrow mark "a" on the disc facing out. Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a crisscross pattern. 2. Check: Front brake disc Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISC" on page 4 ...

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