2014 YAMAHA YZF-R125 wheel bolts

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6
10*Tires• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.√√√√√
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearings for looseness or
damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm• Check operation and for exces-
sive play.√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
16Brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
17Brake pedal pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18Clutch lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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6 a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU44792
Front wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU56531
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
1. Axle bolt
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt A
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt B
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Brake caliperZAUM1215
3
ZAUM1192
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63. Remove the brake caliper by re-
moving the bolts. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel and brake disc have been
removed, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brake
disc.5. Tighten the wheel axle to the
specified torque.
6. Tighten the wheel axle pinch bolt
A and pinch bolt B to the specified
torques.7. Retighten the wheel axle pinch
bolt A to the specified torque.
8. Tighten the brake caliper bolts to
the specified torques.
9. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU44802
Rear wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU56701
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
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6
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-36.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Fully loosen the locknut on each
side of the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction (a) and
push the wheel forward.6. Remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
The drive chain cannot be disas-
sembled.7. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out,
and then remove the wheel.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the wheel and brake disc
have been removed, otherwise
the brake pads will be forced
shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the left-hand side.TIPMake sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake caliperZAUM1193
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
(a)1
2
ZAUM1194
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