Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the sidestand

Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual / Periodic maintenance and adjustment / Checking and lubricating the sidestand


Checking and lubricating the sidestand

The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary.

WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease

    Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
    Brake lever Brake lever Clutch lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lubricated if necess ...

    Lubricating the swingarm pivots
    The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant:Molybdenum disulfide grease ...

    Other materials:

    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 ...

    Checking the horn
    1. Check: Horn resistance Out of specification Replace. a. Disconnect the horn connectors from the horn terminals. b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) to the horn terminals. Positive tester probe horn terminal "1" Negative tester probe horn terminal "2" c. Measure t ...

    Installing the shift forks and shift drum assembly
    1. Install: Shift fork-L "1" Shift fork-C "2" Shift fork-R "3" Shift drum assembly "4" Springs Shift fork guide bar "5" NOTE: The embossed marks on the shift forks should face towards the right side of the engine and be in the following sequence: "R", "C", "L". 2. Check: Tr ...

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