Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates "1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.
Gaskets, oil seals and o-rings
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all
gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces,
oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating
parts and be ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
...
Other materials:
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.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
NOTE:
While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until
it stops.
b. ...
Checking the coolant temperature sensor
1. Remove:
Coolant temperature sensor
WARNING
Handle the coolant temperature sensor
with special care.
Never subject the coolant temperature sensor
to strong shocks. If the coolant temperature
sensor is dropped, replace it.
2. Check:
Coolant temper ...