Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced, especially when the vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber O-rings between each side plate. Steam cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain solvents, and the use of a coarse brush can damage these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that could
damage the O-rings. 
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
...
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 ...
Other materials:
Checking the coolant level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add t ...
Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
2. Check:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several
times.
3. Check:
All co ...
Installing the front wheel (disc)
1. Install:
Front brake disc
NOTE:
Be sure to install the front brake disc with the
arrow mark "a" on the disc facing out.
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Front brake disc
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4 ...