Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Poor medium-and-high-speed performance

Incorrect engine idling speed

Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head Incorrect valve clearance Damaged valve train components 2. Air filter Clogged air filter element Fuel system 1. Throttle body Damaged or loo ...

Shift pedal does not move

Shift shaft Improperly adjusted shift rod Bent shift shaft Shift drum and shift forks Foreign object in a shift drum groove Seized shift fork Bent shift fork guide bar Transmission ...

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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE: The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead. From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi). Items marked with an asterisk s ...

Unstable handling
Handlebars - Bent or improperly installed right handlebar - Bent or improperly installed left handlebar 1. Steering head components - Improperly installed upper bracket - Improperly installed lower bracket (improperly tightened ring nut) - Bent steering stem - Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...

Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the front wheel is elevated. 2. Check: Steering head Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs an ...