Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification 
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
- Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1" b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
d. Tighten the locknut.
e. Place the rubber cover in its original position.
NOTE:
If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be obtained on the handlebar end of the cable, use the adjusting nut on the engine end.
3. Remove:
- Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified clutch cable free play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
4. Install:
- Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Changing the engine oil
1. Remove:
Right bottom cowling
Right upper side cowling
Right lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then tu ...
Cleaning the air filter element
NOTE:
There is a check hose "1" at the bottom of the air
filter case. If dust and/or water collects in this
hose, clean the air filter element and air filter
case.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
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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 ...
Installing the generator
1. Install:
Woodruff key
Generator rotor
Washer
Generator rotor nut
NOTE:
Clean the tapered portion of the crankshaft and
the generator rotor hub.
When installing the generator rotor, make sure
the woodruff key is properly sealed in the keyway
of the crankshaft.
2. Tighte ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...