Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Disassembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Remove:
- Rubber cap
- Clip "1"
- Front fork cap "2" (with O-ring)
- Fork spring
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the clip.
2. Drain:
- Fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the inner tube several times while draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
- Dust seal "1"
- Oil seal clip "2" (with a flat-head screwdriver)
| CAUTION: Do not scratch the inner tube.
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4. Remove:
- Damper rod bolt "1"
- Damper rod
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt. 
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 ...
Checking the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Inner tube
Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent inner ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Dimensions:
Overall length:
2015 mm (79.3 in)
Overall width:
660 mm (26.0 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
818 mm (32.2 in)
Wheelbase:
1355 mm (53.3 in)
Ground clearance:
155 mm (6.10 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
138.0 k ...
Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
Bolt
Brake caliper
Lining thickness
Check each front br ...
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
WARNINGBleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system is disassembled.
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
the brake fluid level is very low.
brake operation is faulty.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
th ...