Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Disassembling the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Remove:
- Rubber cap
- Clip "1"
- Front fork cap "2" (with O-ring)
- Fork spring
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the clip.
2. Drain:
- Fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the inner tube several times while draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
- Dust seal "1"
- Oil seal clip "2" (with a flat-head screwdriver)
| CAUTION: Do not scratch the inner tube.
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4. Remove:
- Damper rod bolt "1"
- Damper rod
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt. 
Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of ...
Checking the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Inner tube
Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent inner ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive ...
Chain drive
Removing the drive chain
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 the
rear wheel is elevated. ...
Checking the front brake caliper
1. Check:
Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear Replace the
brake
caliper assembly.
Brake caliper body "2"
Cracks/damage Replace the brake
caliper
assembly.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
...