Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Checking and lubricating the sidestand

Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual / Periodic maintenance and adjustment / Checking and lubricating the sidestand


Checking and lubricating the sidestand

The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary.

WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease

    Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
    Brake lever Brake lever Clutch lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lubricated if necess ...

    Lubricating the swingarm pivots
    The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant:Molybdenum disulfide grease ...

    Other materials:

    Installing the rear wheel (disc)
    1. Install: Rear brake disc NOTE: Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a crisscross pattern. 2. Check: Rear brake disc Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC" on page 4-33. 3. Lubricate: Rear wheel axle Contact surface of rear wheel hub and rear wheel Whee ...

    Introduction
    WARNINGDisc 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 sy ...

    Adjusting the exhaust gas volume
    NOTE: Be sure to set the CO density level to standard, and then adjust the exhaust gas volume. 1. Remove: Rider seat Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Set the main switch to "OFF". 3. Disconnect: Self-diagnosis signal connector "1" 4. Connect: FI diagnostic tool "2 ...

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