Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 set.Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-17.
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" → ...
Checking the rear brake pads
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
Rear brake pad
Wear indicator groove "a" has almost disappeared
Replace the brake pads as a set. ...
Other materials:
Checking the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Inner tube
Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
Spring free length "a"
Out of sp ...
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
Screw
Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clockwise
until it stops.
Install the lens by installing ...
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...