Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the front wheel

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Front wheel / Checking the front wheel

1. Check:

Front wheel axle Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.

Bends → Replace.

WARNING

Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel axle.

Checking the front wheel


2. Check:

  • Tire
  • Front wheel Damage/wear → Replace.

    Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25.

3. Measure:

  • Radial wheel runout "1"
  • Lateral wheel runout "2" Over the specified limits → Replace.


Checking the front wheel


4. Check:

  • Wheel bearings Front wheel turns roughly or is loose Replace
    the wheel bearings.
  • Oil seal Damage/wear Replace.

    Disassembling the front wheel
    1. Remove: Oil seal Wheel bearings a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub. b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head screwdriver. NOTE: To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag ...

    Assembling the front wheel
    1. Install: Wheel bearings Oil seal a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in the reverse order of disassembly. CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race " ...

    Other materials:

    Faulty clutch
    Clutch slips 1. Clutch Improperly assembled clutch Improperly adjusted clutch cable Loose or fatigued clutch spring Worn friction plate Worn clutch plate 2. Engine oil Incorrect oil level Incorrect oil viscosity (low) Deteriorated oil Clutch drags 1. Clutch Unevenly t ...

    Identification numbers
    Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...

    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. ...

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