Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel axle. |
2. Check:
- Tire
- Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25.
3. Measure:
- Radial wheel runout "1"
- Lateral wheel runout "2" Over the specified limits → Replace.
4. Check:
- Wheel bearings
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose
Replace
the wheel bearings. - Oil seal
Damage/wear
Replace.
Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove:
Oil seal
Wheel bearings
a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
NOTE:
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag ...
Assembling the front wheel
1. Install:
Wheel bearings
Oil seal
a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in
the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner
race
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Other materials:
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...
Checking the brake fluid level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
WA ...
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...