Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
- Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Spring
Damage/wear
Replace the
rear shock absorber assembly. - Bushing
Damage/wear
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly. - Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
Replace.
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that th ...
Checking the connecting arms and relay arm
1. Check:
Connecting arms
Relay arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Bearings
Oil seals
Damage/pitting Replace.
3. Check:
Spacers
Damage/scratches Replace.
...
Other materials:
Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3.
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap is within specification,
the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spa ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
Upper bracket
Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten t ...
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or covering
it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humidity
to seep in and ...