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
" ...
Other materials:
Installing the radiator
1. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recommended
coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-15.
2. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks Repair or replace any
faulty part.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure Repla ...
Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly,
it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between eac ...
General maintenance and lubrication chart
TIP
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four ye ...