Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should measure
3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessar ...
Tires
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be check ...
Other materials:
Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
Bearings
Bearing races
2. Check:
Bearings
Bearing races
Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
Bearings
Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket ...
Adjusting the front wheel static balance
NOTE:
After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the front
wheel static balance should be adjusted.
Adjust the front wheel static balance with the
brake discs installed.
1. Remove:
Balancing weight(s)
2. Find:
Front wheel's heavy spot
NOTE:
Place the front wheel on a suitab ...
Checking the ignition coil
1. Check:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors from
the ignition coil terminals.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1)
to the ignition
coil as shown.
Positive tester probe
red/white "1"
Negative tester probe
orange ...