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:
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 shift drum assembly
1. Check:
Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear Replace
the shift
drum assembly.
Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
shift drum assembly.
Shift drum bearing "2"
Damage/pitting Replace the
shift drum assembly.
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Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Shift pedal
Shift pedal
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lubricated
if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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