Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
- Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Spring
Damage/wear
Replace the
rear shock absorber assembly. - Bushing
Damage/wear
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
Replace.
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that th ...
Checking the connecting arms and relay arm
1. Check:
Connecting arms
Relay arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Bearings
Oil seals
Damage/pitting Replace.
3. Check:
Spacers
Damage/scratches Replace.
...
Other materials:
Checking the rear wheel
1. Check:
Rear wheel axle
Rear wheel
Wheel bearings
Oil seals
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-8.
2. Check:
Tire
Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on
page 3-25.
3. Measure:
Radi ...
Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1"
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearanc ...