Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
- Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.
Handlebars
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Checking the handlebars
1. Check:
Left handlebar
Right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent
handlebar
as this may dangerously weaken it.
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Other materials:
Checking the cylinder head
1. Eliminate:
Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
Spark plug bore threads
Valve seats
2. Check:
Cylinder head
Damage/scratches Replace.
Cylinder head water jacket
Min ...
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 ...
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful no ...