Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification 
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
- Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1" b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
d. Tighten the locknut.
e. Place the rubber cover in its original position.
NOTE:
If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be obtained on the handlebar end of the cable, use the adjusting nut on the engine end.
3. Remove:
- Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified clutch cable free play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
4. Install:
- Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Changing the engine oil
1. Remove:
Right bottom cowling
Right upper side cowling
Right lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then tu ...
Cleaning the air filter element
NOTE:
There is a check hose "1" at the bottom of the air
filter case. If dust and/or water collects in this
hose, clean the air filter element and air filter
case.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
...
Other materials:
Separating the crankcase
1. Remove:
Crankcase bolts
NOTE:
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages
and in the proper sequence as shown.
A. Right crankcase
B. Left crankcase
2. Turn:
Shift drum segment
NOTE:
Turn the shift drum segment "1" to the position
shown in the illustration. In this ...
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful no ...
Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearanc ...