Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Loosen:
- Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
- Handlebar bolt "2"
- Upper bracket pinch bolt "3"
- Lower bracket pinch bolt "4"
| WARNING Before loosening the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork leg. |
3. Remove:
- Front fork leg
Front fork
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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 direc ...
Other materials:
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...
Checking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction
plates.
1. Check:
Friction plate
Damage/wear Replace the
friction plates
as a set.
2. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace
the friction
plates as a set.
NOTE:
Measure the friction plate ...
Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter element
replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hol ...