Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
- Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.
Handlebars
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Checking the handlebars
1. Check:
Left handlebar
Right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent
handlebar
as this may dangerously weaken it.
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Other materials:
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
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Checking the cylinder head
1. Eliminate:
Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
Spark plug bore threads
Valve seats
2. Check:
Cylinder head
Damage/scratches Replace.
Cylinder head water jacket
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Checking and lubricating the sidestand
Checking and lubricating the sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
deal ...