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:

Replacing an auxiliary light bulb
This model is equipped with two auxiliary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows. Remove the socket (together with the bulb) by pulling it out. Auxiliary light bulb Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out. Insert a new bulb into t ...

Checking the drive sprocket
1. Check: Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. Bent teeth Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. b. Correct 1. Drive chain roller 2. Drive chain sprocket Checking the rear wheel sprocket Refer to "CHECKING AND R ...

Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. WARNING Make sure the oil levels in both front fork legs are equal. Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling and a loss of stability. NOTE: When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to rep ...