Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Unstable handling

Handlebars

- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar

- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar

1. Steering head components

- Improperly installed upper bracket

- Improperly installed lower bracket (improperly tightened ring nut)

- Bent steering stem

- Damaged ball bearing or bearing race

2. Front fork leg(s)

- Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)

- Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front fork legs)

- Broken fork spring

- Bent or damaged inner tube

- Bent or damaged outer tube

3. Swingarm

- Worn bearing

- Bent or damaged swingarm

Rear shock absorber assembly

- Faulty rear shock absorber spring

- Leaking oil

Tire(s)

- Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)

- Incorrect tire pressure

- Uneven tire wear

Wheel(s)

- Incorrect wheel balance

- Deformed cast wheel

- Damaged wheel bearing

- Bent or loose wheel axle

- Excessive wheel runout

Frame

- Bent frame

- Damaged steering head pipe

- Improperly installed bearing race

    Faulty front fork legs
    Leaking oil - Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube - Cracked or damaged outer tube - Improperly installed oil seal - Damaged oil seal lip - Incorrect oil level (high) - Loose damper rod assembly bo ...

    Faulty lighting or signaling system
    Headlight does not come on - Wrong headlight bulb - Too many electrical accessories - Hard charging - Incorrect connection - Improperly grounded circuit - Poor contacts (main or light switch) - ...

    Other materials:

    Troubleshooting
    The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark). NOTE: Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s): 1. Seats 2. Fuel tank 3. Right side cover 4. Left side panel 5. Left upper side cowling ...

    General information
    NOTICEThis manual was produced by MBK Industrie. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehi ...

    Adjusting the brake pedal free play
    Adjusting the brake pedal free play Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 3.5-4.5 mm (0.14-0.18 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake pedal free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. WARNING An incorrect brake pedal free play in ...

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