Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates "1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.
Gaskets, oil seals and o-rings
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all
gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces,
oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating
parts and be ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
...
Other materials:
Removing the fuel tank
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Remove:
Fuel hose connector cover "1"
3. Disconnect:
Fuel hose "2"
CAUTION:
Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by
hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the
hose with tools.
A ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The vari ...