Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install:
- Rear shock absorber assembly
- Relay arm "1"
NOTE:
Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten:
- Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
- Relay arm nut
- Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
3. Install:
- Connecting arms
NOTE:
When installing the connecting arms, lift up the swingarm.
4. Tighten:
- Connecting arm nuts
Installing the relay arm
1. Lubricate:
Spacers
Bearings
Oil seals
Bolts (unthreaded shaft portion only)
2. Install:
Bearing "1"
(to the relay arm)
Oil seal "2"
(to the relay arm)
3. Rear shoc ...
Swingarm
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Other materials:
Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...
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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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...