Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
- Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Spring
Damage/wear
Replace the
rear shock absorber assembly. - Bushing
Damage/wear
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
Replace.
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
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 ...
Checking the connecting arms and relay arm
1. Check:
Connecting arms
Relay arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Bearings
Oil seals
Damage/pitting Replace.
3. Check:
Spacers
Damage/scratches Replace.
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Other materials:
Assembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor handling
and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
rep ...
Checking the water pump
1. Check:
Water pump housing cover
Water pump housing
Cracks/damage Replace.
Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
Bearing
Rough movement Replace.
Radiator outlet hose
Cracks/damage Replace.
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Checking the drive chain
1. Measure:
15-link section "a" of the drive chain
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length "a" between the inner
sides of the pins and the length "b" between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
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