Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction 
clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage
repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head screwdriver.
2. Check:
- Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage
Replace.
3. Measure:
- Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure
Replace the radiator cap.
a. Install the radiator cap tester "1" and radiator
cap tester adapter "2" to the radiator cap "3".
b. Apply the specified pressure for ten seconds and make sure there is no drop in pressure.
4. Check:
- Radiator fan
Damage
Replace.
Malfunction
Check and repair.Refer to "COOLING SYSTEM" on page 8-25.
Radiator
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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
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Other materials:
Checking the front brake hose
1. Check:
Brake hose "1"
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holder "2"
Loose connection Tighten the
holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage Replace the
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Installing the front brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
Brake hose union bolt "4"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
CAUTION:
Install the brake ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...