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:
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Starting failures
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
- Loose spark plug
- Loose cylinder head or cylinder
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Damaged cylinder gasket
- Worn or damaged cylinder
- Incorrect valve clearance
- Improperly sealed valve
- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
- Incorrect valve timi ...
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 ...