Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
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:
Circuit diagram
4. Main fuse
5. Main switch
9. Battery
14.Neutral switch
25.ECU (engine control unit)
31.Fuel sender
34.Rear brake light switch
35.Front brake light switch
37.Tail/brake light
38.Rear right turn signal light
39.Rear left turn signal light
40.Front right turn signal light
41.Front lef ...
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when ridi ...
Installing the starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch assembly
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the
projection on the generator rotor.
Stake the end "a" of each start ...