Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Install:
- Front fork leg Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5 mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
- Lower bracket pinch bolt "1"
- Upper bracket pinch bolt "2"
- Handlebar bolt "3"
- Handlebar pinch bolt "4"
| WARNING Make sure the brake hose, clutch cable, and leads are routed properly. |
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
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Steering head
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Other materials:
Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1"
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
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Lubrication diagrams
Clutch push lever
Main axle
Drive axle
Crankshaft
Oil filter
Oil pump assembly
Oil strainer
To cylinder head
Camshaft
Crankshaft
Main axle
Drive axle
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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 tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
Place the vehicle ...