Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking the wheel bearings

Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual / Periodic maintenance and adjustment / 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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Checking the transmission
1. Measure: Main axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace the main axle. 2. Measure: Drive axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace the drive axle. 3. Check: Transmiss ...

Checking the thermostat
1. Check: Thermostat Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3 F) Replace. a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2" filled with water. b. Slowly heat the water "3". c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water. d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat and th ...

Checking the rectifier/regulator
1. Check: Rectifier/regulator output voltage Out of specification → Replace the rectifier/ regulator. a. Set the engine tachometer to the spark plug lead. b. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the rectifier/regulator coupler as shown. Positive tester probe red "1" Negat ...