Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chain as follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
- Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a small soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure washers or inappropriate solvents.
- Wipe the drive chain dry.
- Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that could damage the O-rings.
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
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When checking and adjusting t ...
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the cables
and cable ends should be lubricated
if necessary. If a cable is damaged
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Other materials:
Installing the water pump
1. Install:
Water pump assembly "1"
O-rings "2"
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the impeller shaft
with the slit "b" on the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Lubricate the O-rings with a thin coat of lithiumsoap-
based grease.
2. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amou ...
Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
M ...
Lubrication diagrams
Clutch push lever
Main axle
Drive axle
Crankshaft
Oil filter
Oil pump assembly
Oil strainer
To cylinder head
Camshaft
Crankshaft
Main axle
Drive axle
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