Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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
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Other materials:
Checking the spark plug cap
1. Check:
Spark plug cap resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k)
to the
spark plug cap as shown.
c. Measure the spark plug cap resistance. ...
Installing the radiator
1. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recommended
coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-15.
2. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks Repair or replace any
faulty part.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure Repla ...
Assembling the rear brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
piston dust seal and piston seal to swell
and distort.
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