ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
RS 125
2.16. FRONT END
2.16.1. STEERING
Inspect after the first 1000 km (621 mi) and every 4000 km
(2485 mi) or 12 months afterwards.
The steering is fitted with rolling bearings to ensure smooth
handling.
Proper steering adjustment is vital to smooth steering
movement and safe riding. Any hardness in the steering will
impair handling, whereas a soft steering will result in poor
stability.
CHECKING PLAY IN THE BEARINGS
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Put the vehicle on the centre stand.
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Rock the fork back and forth in the direction of travel.
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If you feel any play, adjust the bearings.
ADJUSTING PLAY IN THE BEARINGS
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Top bush (3)
80 Nm (8.0 kgm).
•
Slacken but do not remove the two bolts (1) securing
the top yoke (2).
•
Release and remove the top bush (3).
•
Tap the underside of the top yoke (2) gently to lift out
the top yoke together with handlebar and steering
lock/ignition switch.
•
Lean the top yoke (2) forward. Place a cloth
underneath the top yoke to protect the instrument
panel.
•
Slacken the adjusting ring (4) fully using a lockring
spanner. Tighten the adjusting ring (4) to the specified
torque to take up play.
•
Refit the top yoke (2) and position it correctly.
•
Smear the thread and underside of the bush (3) with
oil.
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Tighten the top bush (3).
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Slacken the bush (3) and then re-tighten to the
specified torque. This will ensure correct torque.
•
Tighten the two bolts (1).
WARNING
When finished, ensure that the handlebars
turn smoothly or the sliding surfaces will
damage resulting in poor handling.
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Summary of Contents for RS 125
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Page 89: ...LUBRICATION RS 125 LUBRICATION 3 3 1 ...
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Page 93: ...FUEL SYSTEM RS 125 FUEL SYSTEM 4 4 1 ...
Page 103: ...COOLING SYSTEM RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM 5 5 1 ...
Page 111: ...ENGINE RS 125 ENGINE 6 6 1 ...
Page 118: ...ENGINE RS 125 Generator 5 Pick up 6 ECU ground 7 Neutral light switch 8 6 8 ...
Page 123: ...ENGINE RS 125 ECU ground 6 Pick up 7 Generator 8 Starter motor 9 6 13 ...
Page 127: ...ENGINE RS 125 6 3 2 SPECIAL TOOLS Exhaust valve extractor ROTAX part no 277 445 6 17 ...
Page 133: ...CHASSIS 7 1 RS 125 CHASSIS 7 ...
Page 238: ...CHASSIS 7 106 RS 125 Pull the shock absorber in a downward motion to remove ...
Page 245: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 1 RS 125 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ...
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Page 286: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 CLUTCH CABLE M L COLD START CABLE N I 9 10 ...
Page 287: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 THROTTLE CABLE A O H I 9 11 ...
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