Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Preparation for removal and disassembly
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.
2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment.
Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears, cylinders, pistons and other parts that have been "mated" through normal wear. Mated parts must always be reused or replaced as an assembly.
4. During disassembly, clean all of the parts and place them in trays in the order of disassembly.
This will speed up assembly and allow for the correct installation of all parts.
5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.
Replacement parts
Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replacements.
Use oil and grease recommended by
Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands
may be similar in function and appearance, but
inferior in qua ...
Other materials:
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
rep ...
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 ...
Disassembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
Rubber cap
Clip "1"
Front fork cap "2"
(with O-ring)
Fork spring
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow
shown in the illustration to remove the clip.
2. Drain:
Fork oil
NOTE ...