Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the water pump
1. Install:
- Water pump assembly "1"
- O-rings "2"
NOTE:
- Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Lubricate the O-rings with a thin coat of lithiumsoap- based grease.
2. Fill:
- Cooling system (with the specified amount of the recommended coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on page 3-15.
3. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks 
Repair or replace the faulty
part.
4. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure
Replace the
radiator cap.
Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on page 6-3.
Assembling the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump seal "1"
(into the water pump housing "2")
CAUTION:Never lubricate the water pump seal
surface
with oil or grease.
NOTE:
Install the water pump ...
Fuel system
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Other materials:
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! To ...
Checking the starter motor operation
1. Check:
Starter motor operation
Does not operate → Perform the electric
starting system troubleshooting, starting with
step 4.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-9.
a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and
starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".
W ...
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...