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
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Other materials:
Troubleshooting
Any of the following fail to light: headlight, high beam indicator light,
taillight, license plate light, auxiliary
light or meter light.
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Seats
2. Fuel tank
...
Checking the fuel pressure
1. Check:
Pressure regulator operation
a. Remove the fuel hose connector cover "1"
and disconnect the fuel hose "2" from the fuel
pump.
CAUTION:Although the fuel has been removed from
the fuel tank, be careful when removing the
fuel hose, since there may be fuel remaining
i ...
Installing the camshaft and rocker arms
1. Lubricate:
Rocker arms
Rocker arm shafts
2. Lubricate:
Camshaft
3. Install:
Camshaft "1"
NOTE:
Make sure that the camshaft projections "a" and
hole "b" are positioned as shown in the illustration.
4. Install:
Rocker arms
Rocker arm shafts "1"
NOTE:
Make ...