Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
- Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.
Handlebars
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Checking the handlebars
1. Check:
Left handlebar
Right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent
handlebar
as this may dangerously weaken it.
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Other materials:
Checking the shift forks
The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
Shift fork cam follower "1"
Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear
Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends Replace. ...
Checking the cylinder head
1. Eliminate:
Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
Spark plug bore threads
Valve seats
2. Check:
Cylinder head
Damage/scratches Replace.
Cylinder head water jacket
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Checking the drive chain
1. Measure:
15-link section "a" of the drive chain
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length "a" between the inner
sides of the pins and the length "b" between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
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