Yamaha XMAX YP125R - Service manual > Checking the front fork

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Check:

• Inner tubes

Damage/scratches → Replace.

• Front fork leg

Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube → Replace the oil seal.

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.

Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies

The following procedure applies to both of the rear shock absorber assemblies.

WARNING

• Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber assemblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can result in poor handling and loss of stability.

Spring preload

NOTICE

Never go beyond the maximum or minimum adjustment positions.

1. Adjust:

• Spring preload

a. Turn the adjusting ring "1" in direction "a" or "b".

Align the desired position on the adjusting ring with the stopper "2".

Direction "a" Spring preload is increased (suspension is harder).

Direction "b" Spring preload is decreased (suspension is softer).

Spring preload adjusting positions Minimum 1

Standard 2

Maximum 4

Checking the tires

The following procedure applies to both of the tires.

1. Check:

• Tire pressure

Out of specification → Regulate.

WARNING

• The tire pressure should only be checked and regulated when the tire temperature equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must be adjusted according to the total weight (including cargo, rider, 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.

Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires)

Loading condition 0-90 kg (0-198 lb)

Front 190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)

Rear 220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm², 32 psi)

Loading condition 90 kg-maximum load

Front 210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm², 30 psi)

Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)

Maximum load 186 kg (410 lb)

* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories

WARNING

It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.

When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, replace the tire immediately.

2. Check:

• Tire surfaces

Damage/wear → Replace the tire.

Wear limit (front) 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

Wear limit (rear) 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

1. Tire tread depth

2. Side wall

3. Wear indicator

WARNING

• Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel designed only for tube tires to avoid tire failure and personal injury from sudden deflation.
• When using a tube tire, be sure to install the correct tube.
• Always replace a new tube tire and a new tube as a set.
• To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the wheel rim band and tube are centered in the wheel groove.
• Patching a punctured tube is not recommended.

  If it is absolutely necessary to do so, use great care and replace the tube as soon as possible with a good quality replacement.

A. Tire

B. Wheel

WARNING

After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor España, S.A. for this model. The front and rear tires should always be by the same manufacturer and of the same design. No guarantee concerning handling characteristics can be given if a tire combination other than one approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.

Front tire

Size 120/70-15 M/C 56P (PIRELLI) 120/70-15 M/C 56S (MICHELIN)

Manufacturer/model

MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD PIRELLI/GTS23

Rear tire

Size

140/70-14 M/C 68P (PIRELLI) 140/70-14 M/C 68S (MICHELIN)

Manufacturer/model

MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD PIRELLI/GTS24

WARNING

New tires have a relatively low grip on the road surface until they have been slightly worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km should be traveled at normal speed before any high-speed riding is done.

TIP

For tires with a direction of rotation mark "1": Install the tire with the mark pointing in the direction of wheel rotation.

Checking the wheels

The following procedure applies to both of the wheels.

1. Check:

• Wheel

Damage/out-of-round → Replace.

WARNING

Never attempt to make any repairs to the wheel.

TIP

After a tire or wheel has been changed or replaced, always balance the wheel

Checking and lubricating the cables

The following procedure applies to all of the inner and outer cables.

WARNING

A damaged outer cable may cause the cable to corrode and interfere with its movement.

Replace damaged outer cable and inner cables as soon as possible.

1. Check:

• Outer cable

Damage → Replace

2. Check:

• Cable operation

Rough movement → Lubricate.

Recommended lubricant

Engine oil or a suitable cable lubricant

TIP

Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suitable lubricating device.

Lubricating the levers

Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-metal moving parts of the levers.

Recommended lubricant Silicone grease

Lubricating the sidestand

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the sidestand.

Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease

Lubricating the centerstand

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts of the centerstand.

Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease

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