Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering head / Checking the steering head

1. Wash:

Bearings
Bearing races

2. Check:

Bearings
Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.

3. Replace:

Bearings
Bearing races

a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.

b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.

c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.

CAUTION:

If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged.

NOTE:

Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.

Checking the steering head

4. Check:

Upper bracket
Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.

Removing the lower bracket

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Upper ring nut Rubber washer Lower r ...

Installing the steering head

1. Lubricate: Upper bearing Lower bearing Bearing races 2. Install: Lower ring nut Rubber washer Upper ring nut Lock washer Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD ...

Other materials:

Checking the cylinder head
1. Eliminate: Combustion chamber carbon deposits (with a rounded scraper) NOTE: Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging or scratching: Spark plug bore threads Valve seats 2. Check: Cylinder head Damage/scratches Replace. Cylinder head water jacket Min ...

Unstable handling
Handlebars - Bent or improperly installed right handlebar - Bent or improperly installed left handlebar 1. Steering head components - Improperly installed upper bracket - Improperly installed lower bracket (improperly tightened ring nut) - Bent steering stem - Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...

Operation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lead to loss of control, which could cause an accident or injury. TIP ...