Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
- Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
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Seat lock
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Open.
- Pull the rider seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown.
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Projection
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Seat holder
- Push the rear of the rider seat down to lock it in place.
- Turn the key counterclockwise, and then remove it.
TIP
Make sure that the rider seat is properly
secured before riding.
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle nea ...
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ign ...
Other materials:
Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
Remove the front brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
Bolt
Brake caliper
Lining thickness
Check each front br ...
Adjusting the rear disc brake
1. Check:
Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the center of the rider footrest
to the center of the brake pedal)
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Remove the cotter pin "2", washer "3", and
pin "4".
c. Turn t ...
Removing the swingarm
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
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
Swingarm side play
Swingarm vertical movement
a. Me ...