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 and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...
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 ...
Removing the piston
1. Remove:
Piston pin clips "1"
Piston pin "2"
Piston "3"
CAUTION:Do not use a hammer to drive the piston
pin
out.
NOTE:
Before removing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a clean rag to prevent
the piston pin clip from falling in ...