Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking and lubricating the cables
The following procedure applies to all of the inner and outer cables.
| WARNING Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to corrode and interfere with its movement. Replace damaged outer cable and inner cables as soon as possible. |
1. Check:
- Outer cable
Damage
Replace.
2. Check:
- Cable operation
Rough movement
Lubricate.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suitable lubricating device.
Lubricating the clutch lever
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Lubricating the brake lever
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever. 
Lubricating the pedals
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals. 
Lubricating the sidestand
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Lubricating the rear suspension
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Checking the wheels
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
WARNINGNever attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
After a t ...
Electrical system
Checking and charging the battery
Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-57.
Checking the fuses
Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-57. ...
Other materials:
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
Shift pedal
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lubricated
if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
...
Tachometer
Tachometer
Tachometer
Tachometer red zone
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to "ON", the tachometer
needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min ...
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the axle nut.
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Locknut
Brake caliper
Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the pr ...