Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch.
WARNING
- Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.
- Do not park on a slope or on soft ground, otherwise the vehicle may overturn, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
- Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire.
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the ...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most imp ...
Other materials:
Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
Bearings
Bearing races
2. Check:
Bearings
Bearing races
Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
Bearings
Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...