Removing The Handlebars; Checking The Handlebars; Installing The Handlebars - Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Check:
• Left handlebar
• Right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
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INSTALLING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• Front brake master cylinder "1"
• Front brake master cylinder holder "2"
• Front brake light switch
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kg, 6.5 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
arrow mark "a" pointing forward.
• Align the mating surfaces of the brake master
cylinder holder with the punch mark "b" on the
handlebar.
• First, tighten the front bolt, then the rear bolt.
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3. Install:
• Front brake light switch
NOTE:
Before fully installing the front brake light switch,
be sure to completely install the rubber cover
over the switch. Also, be sure not to twist the
front brake light switch lead when screwing in
the switch.
4. Install:
• Throttle grip "1"
• Throttle cable
• Right handlebar switch "2"
NOTE:
• Be sure to position the washer between the
throttle grip and the right handlebar switch.
• Lubricate the end of the throttle cable and the
inside of the throttle grip with a thin coat of the
lithium-soap-based grease, and then install the
throttle grip onto the right handlebar.
• Route the throttle cable through the slot in the
throttle grip, and then install the cable.
• Align the projection "a" on the right handlebar
switch with the hole "b" on the right handlebar.
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HANDLEBARS
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