SHOCK ABSORBER. Honda CBR125R

The Honda CBR125R is a lightweight and powerful motorcycle designed for both beginners and experienced riders. It features a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with PGM-FI fuel injection, delivering reliable performance. The CBR125R also boasts a modern design with sleek bodywork and a comfortable riding position. This manual provides comprehensive service procedures, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting information for the CBR125R, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Be careful not to damage the brake pads.

Install the rear wheel in the swingarm aligning the brake disc between the brake pads.

Install the drive chain over the driven sprocket.

Apply a thin coat of grease to the axle rolling surface.

Install the axle from the right side through the axle washer, swingarm, rear wheel and collar.

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION

AXLE

WASHER

Install the axle washer.

Install and tighten the axle nut to the specified torque.

TORQUE: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)

Adjust the drive chain slack (page 3-16).

NUT

SHOCK ABSORBER

REMOVAL

Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Remove the rear cowl (page 2-5).

Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.

WASHER

Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt and shock absorber.

BOLT

BOLT/NUT

SHOCK ABSORBER

14-11

Key Features

Liquid-cooled engine
PGM-FI fuel injection
Sleek design
Lightweight
Powerful
Comfortable riding position
Comprehensive service manual

Frequently Answers and Questions

What type of engine oil is recommended for the CBR125R?

Honda recommends using "4-stroke motorcycle oil" or an equivalent with API classification SG or higher and JASO T 903 standard: MA. The viscosity should be SAE 10W-30.