Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking and lubricating the cables

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Periodic checks and adjustments / Chassis / 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:

Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove: Oil seal Wheel bearings a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub. b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head screwdriver. NOTE: To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2" between the screwdriver and the wheel surface. c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a ge ...

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
The following procedure applies to all of the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts. 1. Check: Rocker arm Damage/wear Replace. 2. Check: Rocker arm shaft Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/ scratches Replace or check the lubrication system. 3. Measure: Rocke ...

Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine component, which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the ...