Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Periodic checks and adjustments
- Periodic maintenance
- Engine
- Adjusting the valve clearance
- Adjusting the exhaust gas volume
- Adjusting the engine idling speed
- Adjusting the throttle cable free play
- Checking the spark plug
- Checking the ignition timing
- Measuring the compression pressure
- Checking the engine oil level
- Changing the engine oil
- Adjusting the clutch cable free play
- Cleaning the air filter element
- Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
- Checking the fuel line
- Checking the cylinder head breather hose
- Checking the exhaust system
- Checking the coolant level
- Checking the cooling system
- Changing the coolant
- Chassis
- Adjusting the rear disc brake
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Checking the front brake pads
- Checking the rear brake pads
- Checking the front brake hose
- Checking the rear brake hose
- Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
- Adjusting the drive chain slack
- Lubricating the drive chain
- Checking and adjusting the steering head
- Checking the front fork
- Checking the tires
- Checking the wheels
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Electrical system
Cable routing
Front brake light switch lead
Right handlebar switch lead
Throttle cable
Main switch
Clutch cable
Clutch switch lead
Left handlebar switch lead
Sub-wire harness
Horn
Speed sen ...
Other materials:
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...
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 ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...