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:
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a
kilometer-based maintenance,
or for the UK, a mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting
from 6000 km (3500 mi).
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Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs an ...
Identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number "1" is stamped
into the right side of the steering head pipe.
Model label
The model label "1" is affixed to the frame. This
information will be needed to order spare parts.
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