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:
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 rea ...
Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly,
it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between eac ...
Checking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...