Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
2. Check:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times.
3. Check:
- All connections
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin "1" on the terminal is flattened, bend it up.
4. Connect:
- Lead
- Coupler
- Connector
NOTE:
Make sure all connections are tight.
5. Check:
- Continuity
(with the pocket tester)
NOTE:
If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
When checking the wire harness, perform steps (1) to (3).
As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer available at most part stores.
Circlips
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully
and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always
replace piston pin clips after one use.
When installing a circlip "1", make sure the
sharp-edged ...
Special tools
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up
and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use
of inappropriat ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should measure
3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be correctly
adjusted before checkin ...
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
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Remove the cotter pin "2", washer "3", and
pin "4".
c. Turn t ...
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 ...