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:
Indicator and warning lights
Indicator and warning lights
Neutral indicator light""
Turn signal indicator light""
High beam indicator light""
Engine trouble warning light""
Coolant temperature warning light""
Turn signal indicator light""
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed t ...
Handlebar switches
Left
Left
1. Pass switch "PASS"
2. Dimmer switch "/"
3. Turn signal switch "/"
4. Horn switch""
Right
Right
Engine stop switch "/"
Start switch""
Pass switch "PASS"
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
Dimmer switch "/"
Set this switch to""
for the high
beam an ...
Installing the shift shaft
1. Install:
Stopper lever "1"
Stopper lever spring "2"
NOTE:
Install the stopper lever spring as shown in the
illustration.
Hook the ends of the stopper lever spring onto
the stopper lever and the crankcase boss "3".
Mesh the stopper lever with the shift drum segment
assembly. ...