Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Swingarm

Installing the rear shock absorber assembly

1. Install: Rear shock absorber assembly Relay arm "1" NOTE: Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration. 2. Tighten: Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut Relay arm nu ...

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 th ...

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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 Min ...

Checking the thermostat
1. Check: Thermostat Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3 F)  Replace. a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2" filled with water. b. Slowly heat the water "3". c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water. d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat and th ...

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 part ...