Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner tube as this may dangerously weaken it. |
2. Measure:
- Spring free length "a"
Out of specification
Replace.
3. Check:
- Damper rod
Damage/wear
Replace.
Obstruction
Blow out all
of the oil passages with compressed air. - Oil flow stopper
Damage
Replace.
| CAUTION: When disassembling and assembling the front fork leg, do not allow any foreign material to enter the front fork. |
Disassembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
Rubber cap
Clip "1"
Front fork cap "2"
(with O-ring)
Fork spring
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direc ...
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
...
Other materials:
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestrians
or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, ...
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
rep ...
Checking the crankshaft
1. Measure:
Crankshaft runout
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft,
bearing or both.
NOTE:
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
2. Measure:
Big end side clearance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft.
3. Measure:
Crankshaft width
Out of specification&nbs ...