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:
Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...
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 ...
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 direction of the arrow
shown in the illustration to remove the clip.
2. Drain:
Fork oil
NOTE ...