Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the bearings and oil seal
1. Check:
- Bearings
Clean and lubricate the bearings, and then rotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough movement
Replace.
- Oil seal
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil stra ...
Installing the bearing retainer
1. Install:
Bearing retainer "1"
NOTE:
Install the bearing retainer "1" with its "OUT"
mark "a" facing outward.
Apply locking agent (LOCTITE) to the
threads of the bearing retainer bo ...
Other materials:
Checking the front brake lever free play
Checking the front brake lever free play
Brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure
2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake lever
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
An incorrect brake le ...
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar
grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
Th ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...