Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: 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 smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.
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
c ...
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the interval ...
Other materials:
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove:
Oil seal
Wheel bearings
a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
NOTE:
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2"
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a ge ...
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize
that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modif ...