Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 suitable balancing stand.
a. Spin the front wheel.
b. When the front wheel stops, put an "X1" mark at the bottom of the wheel.
c. Turn the front wheel 90 so that the "X1" mark is positioned as shown.
d. Release the front wheel.
e. When the wheel stops, put an "X2" mark at the bottom of the wheel.
f. Repeat steps (c) through (e) several times until all the marks come to rest at the same spot.
g. The spot where all the marks come to rest is the front wheel's heavy spot "X".
3. Adjust:
- Front wheel static balance
a. Install a balancing weight "1" onto the rim exactly opposite the heavy spot "X".
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90 so that the heavy
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that position, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front wheel is balanced.
4. Check:
- Front wheel static balance
a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays at
each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain stationary at all of the positions, rebalance it.
Assembling the front wheel
1. Install:
Wheel bearings
Oil seal
a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in
the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner
race
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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
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Other materials:
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar
grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
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Chain drive
Removing the drive chain
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
rear wheel is elevated. ...
Checking the condition of the bulb sockets
The following procedure applies to all of the bulb
sockets.
1. Check:
Bulb socket (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity Replace.
NOTE:
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb section,
however, note the following.
a. Install a ...