Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the brake fluid level

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Periodic checks and adjustments / Chassis / Checking the brake fluid level

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

NOTE:

Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.

2. Check:

Brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level.

Checking the brake fluid level

A. Front brake

B. Rear brake

WARNING

Use only the designated brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.

CAUTION:

Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.

NOTE:

In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake fluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is horizontal.

Adjusting the rear disc brake

1. Check: Brake pedal position (distance "a" from the center of the rider footrest to the center of the brake pedal) Out of specification Adjust. 2. Adjust: Brake pedal position ...

Checking the front brake pads

The following procedure applies to all of the brake pads. 1. Operate the brake. 2. Check: Front brake pad Wear indicator grooves "a" have almost disappeared Replace the brake pads as a ...

Other materials:

Checking the clutch boss
1. Check: Clutch boss splines Damage/pitting/wear Replace the clutch boss. NOTE: Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause erratic clutch operation. Checking the pressure plate 1. Check: Pressure plate Cracks/damage Replace. Checking the clutch push lever and short clutch push ...

Measuring the compression pressure
NOTE: Insufficient compression pressure will result in a loss of performance. 1. Measure: Valve clearance Out of specification →Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE" on page 3-3. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Remove: ...

Checking the valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve seats. 1. Eliminate: Carbon deposits (from the valve face and valve seat) 2. Check: Valve seat Pitting/wear Replace the cylinder head. 3. Measure: Valve seat width C "a" Out of specification Replace the ...