Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Loosen:
- Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
- Handlebar bolt "2"
- Upper bracket pinch bolt "3"
- Lower bracket pinch bolt "4"
| WARNING Before loosening the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork leg. |
3. Remove:
- Front fork leg
Front fork
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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 direc ...
Other materials:
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
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
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 ...
Removing the front wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Front wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
3. Remove:
Front brake caliper
NO ...