
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
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EAS29720
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play “A” by mov-
ing it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement “B”
by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• Front arm
EAS29730
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front upper arm “1”
• Front lower arm “2”
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• Bushings “3”
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
EAS2PA1406
REMOVING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA2PA1402
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-6.
• Front shock absorber assembly lower bolt
• Front shock absorber assembly upper
bolt
TIP
While removing the front shock absorber
assembly lower bolt, hold the front lower arm
so that it does not drop down.
EAS29760
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• Front shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks
→
Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• Front shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the front
shock absorber assembly.
• Spring
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue
→
Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
Summary of Contents for RAPTOR YFM125RA
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL YFM125RA 2011 2PA 28197 10 LIT 11616 24 36 ...
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Page 42: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 19 ...
Page 46: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 48: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25 ...
Page 50: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 27 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING Handlebar top view ...
Page 52: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 29 Frame right side view ...
Page 54: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 31 Rear brake right side view ...
Page 56: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 33 Frame left side view ...
Page 58: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 35 Rear frame left side view ...
Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 37 Front fender top view ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 39 Frame top view ...
Page 64: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 41 Air filter case top view ...
Page 66: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 ...
Page 68: ...REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB 3 25 ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM 3 26 ...
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Page 96: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 27 ...
Page 115: ...REAR AXLE AND REAR AXLE HUB 4 16 ...
Page 144: ...HANDLEBAR 4 45 Throttle cable free play 2 0 4 0 mm 0 08 0 16 in ...
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Page 207: ...OIL PUMP 5 44 ...
Page 246: ...CARBURETOR 6 11 ...
Page 248: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 7 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27100 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 252: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 7 5 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 258: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 11 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 259: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 12 2 Stator coil 3 Rectifier regulator 5 Battery 8 Fuse ...
Page 261: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 14 ...
Page 262: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 7 15 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 266: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 7 19 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 270: ...CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM 7 23 EAS27490 CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM EAS27500 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 273: ...CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM 7 26 ...
Page 274: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 27 EAS27973 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
Page 276: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 29 EAS27981 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
Page 290: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 43 ...
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Page 298: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD 2500 SHINGAI IWATA SHIZUOKA JAPAN ...
Page 299: ...WIRING DIAGRAM YFM125RA ...
Page 300: ...WIRING DIAGRAM YFM125RA ...