Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if appropriate.
| CAUTION: Do not spin the bearing with compressed air because this will damage the bearing surfaces. |
Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates
"1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been
tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs
along a flat of the bolt or nut.
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Circlips
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully
and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always
replace piston pin clips after one use.
When installing a circlip "1", make sure the
sharp-edged ...
Other materials:
Checking the front brake lever free play
Checking the front brake lever free play
Brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure
2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake lever
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
An incorrect brake le ...
Changing the coolant
1. Remove:
Lower side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap "1"
WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure.
Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which c ...
Checking the cooling system
1. Remove:
Side covers
Upper side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Radiator "1"
Radiator inlet hose "2"
Radiator outlet hose "3"
Coolant reservoir hose "4"
Water pump breather hose "5"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1 ...