Yamaha YZF-R125, Service Manual, Page: 96 / 356

CHASSIS
3-23
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-52.
e. Install the rubber washer “3”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “2”.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut “2”, and then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-52.
EAS21530
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches
→
Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage
→
Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement
→
Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-44.
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification
→
Regulate.
WARNING
EWA5D71015
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to the total weight (including cargo, rid-
er, passenger and accessories) and the
anticipated riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
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