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

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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:

    Checking the primary drive gear
    1. Remove: Primary drive gear Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53. 2. Check: Primary drive gear Damage/wear  Replace the primary drive gear and clutch housing as a set. Excessive noise during operation Replace the primary drive gear and clutch housing as a set ...

    Installing the shift shaft
    1. Install: Stopper lever "1" Stopper lever spring "2" NOTE: Install the stopper lever spring as shown in the illustration. Hook the ends of the stopper lever spring onto the stopper lever and the crankcase boss "3". Mesh the stopper lever with the shift drum segment assembly. ...

    Checking the rear brake hose
    1. Check: Brake hoses "1" Cracks/damage/wear  Replace. 2. Check: Brake hose holder "2" Loose connection Tighten the holder bolt. Loose or open holder Fasten properly. 3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear brake several times. 4. Check: Brake ho ...

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