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:
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank cap lock cover
Unlock.
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover.
Insert the key into the lock and turn
it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel
tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank ca ...
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 valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the
cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Valve seat width C "a"
Out of specification Replace
the ...