Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the lower bracket

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering head / Removing the lower bracket

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:

Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket

NOTE:

Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut wrench "2".

WARNING

Securely support the lower bracket so that there is no danger of it falling.

Removing the lower bracket

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