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 front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
Bolt
Brake caliper
Lining thickness
Check each front br ...
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
WARNINGBleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system is disassembled.
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
the brake fluid level is very low.
brake operation is faulty.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
th ...
Tires
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with impro ...