Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Gaskets, oil seals and o-rings

1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.

2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal lips with grease.

Gaskets, oil seals and o-rings


  1. Oil
  2. Lip
  3. Spring
  4. Grease
    Replacement parts
    Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replacements. Use oil and grease recommended by Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands may be similar in function and appearance, but inferior in qua ...

    Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
    After removal, replace all lock washers/plates "1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut. ...

    Other materials:

    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 ...

    Ignition circuit cut-off system
    The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following functions. It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is up, but the clutch lever is not pulled. It prevents starting when the 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 ...

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