Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright. Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance. A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
- Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if an additional motorcycle stand is not available, by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel.
- Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or, if a motorcycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm.
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb
This model is equipped with two auxiliary
lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
Aux ...
Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and ...
Other materials:
Checking the shift shaft
1. Check:
Shift shaft
Bends/damage/wear Replace.
Shift shaft spring
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the stopper lever
1. Check:
Stopper lever
Bends/damage Replace.
Roller turns roughly Replace
the stopper
lever.
Stopper lever spring
Damage/wear Replace.
...
Installing the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump assembly "1"
O-rings "2"
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft
with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Lubricate the O-rings with a thin coat of lithiumsoap-
based grease.
2. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amou ...
Checking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction
plates.
1. Check:
Friction plate
Damage/wear Replace the
friction plates
as a set.
2. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace
the friction
plates as a set.
NOTE:
Measure the friction plate ...