Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chain as follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
- Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a small soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure washers or inappropriate solvents.
- Wipe the drive chain dry.
- Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that could damage the O-rings.
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 t ...
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the cables
and cable ends should be lubricated
if necessary. If a cable is damaged
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Other materials:
Troubleshooting
Any of the following fail to light: headlight, high beam indicator light,
taillight, license plate light, auxiliary
light or meter light.
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Seats
2. Fuel tank
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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 ...
Lubrication diagrams
Clutch push lever
Main axle
Drive axle
Crankshaft
Oil filter
Oil pump assembly
Oil strainer
To cylinder head
Camshaft
Crankshaft
Main axle
Drive axle
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