Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the cables and cable ends should be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper cable
operation and will cause the inner
cable to rust. Replace a
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
| Recommended lubricant: Engine oil |
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty ...
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addition,
the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance cha ...
Other materials:
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...
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 ...
Installing the clutch
1. Install:
Conical spring washer "1"
NOTE:
Install the conical spring washer as shown in the
illustration.
2. Install:
Clutch housing
Thrust washer "1"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the thrust washer so that its
sharp edge "a" is facing away from the clutch
boss.
3. Instal ...