Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
- Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground. WARNING! To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over.
- Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering.
Checking the steering
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tu ...
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn ...
Other materials:
Installing the front wheel (disc)
1. Install:
Front brake disc
NOTE:
Be sure to install the front brake disc with the
arrow mark "a" on the disc facing out.
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Front brake disc
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4 ...
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the cables
and cable ends should be lubricated
if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the out ...
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted.
1. Check:
Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Remove:
Right side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Adjust:
Throttle cable f ...