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
...
Other materials:
Checking the radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...
Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
Bearings
Bearing races
2. Check:
Bearings
Bearing races
Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
Bearings
Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket ...
Adjusting the engine idling speed
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the air
filter element should be clean, and the engine
should have adequate compression.
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
2. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Lift the fuel tank. ...