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
...
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 ...
Checking the camshaft
1. Check:
Camshaft lobes
Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches
Replace
the camshaft.
2. Measure:
Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b"
Out of specification Replace
the camshaft.
3. Check:
Camshaft oil passage
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air. ...
Checking the tires
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
Out of specification Regulate.
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure must be adjuste ...