Chassis

Checking the front wheel

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1. Check:

Front wheel axle Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.

Bends → Replace.

WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel axle.

Checking the front wheel

2. Check:

  • Tire
  • Front wheel Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25.

3. Measure:

  • Radial wheel runout "1"
  • Lateral wheel runout "2" Over the specified limits → Replace.

Checking the front wheel

4. Check:

  • Wheel bearings Front wheel turns roughly or is loose Replace
    the wheel bearings.
  • Oil seal Damage/wear Replace.

Test yourself

A quick Yamaha YZF-R125 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.