2003 YAMAHA TW125 air suspension

6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
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*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
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*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
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*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
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*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 24,000 km
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*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
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*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
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Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points•Check operation.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Lubricating the rear
suspension
The pivoting points of the rear sus-
pension must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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1. Grease nipple (×2)
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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8-3
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load* 180 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
90 kg load–Maximum
load*
Front
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 1.75 bar)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 18 ×2.50
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 14M/C ×MT4.50Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (Monocross
suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 150 mm
Rear 150 mm
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