Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Introduction

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Front brake / Introduction

WARNING

Disc brake components rarely require disassembly.

Therefore, always follow these preventive measures:

Never disassemble brake components unless absolutely necessary.
If any connection on the hydraulic brake system is disconnected, the entire brake system must be disassembled, drained, cleaned, properly filled, and bled after reassembly.
Never use solvents on internal brake components.
Use only clean or new brake fluid for cleaning brake components.
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
Avoid brake fluid coming into contact with the eyes as it can cause serious injury.
FIRST AID FOR BRAKE FLUID ENTERING THE EYES:
Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention.

Checking the front brake disc

1. Remove: Front wheel Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6. 2. Check: Brake disc Damage/galling Replace. 3. Measure: Brake disc deflection Out of specification Correct the b ...

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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 ...

Tachometer
Tachometer Tachometer Tachometer red zone The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned to "ON", the tachometer needle will sweep once across the r/min range and then return to zero r/min ...

Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the valve springs. 1. Measure: Valve spring free length "a" Out of specification Replace the valve spring. 2. Measure: Compressed valve spring force "a" Out of specification Replace the valve spring. b. Installed length 3. ...