Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Install:
- Front fork leg Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5 mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
- Lower bracket pinch bolt "1"
- Upper bracket pinch bolt "2"
- Handlebar bolt "3"
- Handlebar pinch bolt "4"
| WARNING Make sure the brake hose, clutch cable, and leads are routed properly. |
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
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Steering head
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Other materials:
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
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Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure
3.5-4.5 mm (0.14-0.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
An incorrect brake pedal free play
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Assembling the crankcase
1. Thoroughly clean all the gasket mating surfaces
and crankcase mating surfaces.
2. Apply:
Sealant
(onto the crankcase mating surfaces)
NOTE:
Do not allow any sealant to come into contact
with the oil gallery.
3. Install:
Right crankcase
NOTE:
Turn the shift drum segment ...