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:
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
Shift pedal
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lubricated
if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
...
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 ...
Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the ...