Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the water pump
1. Install:
- Water pump assembly "1"
- O-rings "2"
NOTE:
- Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Lubricate the O-rings with a thin coat of lithiumsoap- based grease.
2. Fill:
- Cooling system (with the specified amount of the recommended coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on page 3-15.
3. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks 
Repair or replace the faulty
part.
4. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure
Replace the
radiator cap.
Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on page 6-3.
Assembling the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump seal "1"
(into the water pump housing "2")
CAUTION:Never lubricate the water pump seal
surface
with oil or grease.
NOTE:
Install the water pump ...
Fuel system
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Other materials:
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs an ...
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should measure
10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
Slide the ...