Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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:
- Radial wheel runout
- Lateral wheel runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-8.
Checking the rear brake caliper bracket
1. Check:
- Rear brake caliper bracket Cracks/damage → Replace.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
1. Check:
- Rear wheel drive hub Cracks/damage → Replace.
- Rear wheel drive hub dampers Damage/wear → Replace.
Removing the rear wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle ...
Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket
1. Check:
Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth Replace the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. ...
Other materials:
Checking the front brake lever free play
Checking the front brake lever free play
Brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure
2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake lever
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
An incorrect brake le ...
Adjusting the valve clearance
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
...
Tires
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with impro ...