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:
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 intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
WARNING
Electrolyte is pois ...
Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner brake pad "1", push down
on the brake caliper bracket so that there is
space to remove the brake pa ...
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...