Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the crankshaft

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Crankshaft / Checking the crankshaft

1. Measure:

  • Crankshaft runout Out of specification Replace
    the crankshaft, bearing or both.

NOTE:

Turn the crankshaft slowly.


Checking the crankshaft


2. Measure:

  • Big end side clearance Out of specification Replace
    the crankshaft.

3. Measure:

  • Crankshaft width Out of specification 
    Replace the crankshaft.

3. Measure:

  • Crankshaft width Out of specification Replace the crankshaft.

4. Check:

  • Crankshaft sprocket Damage/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.
  • Bearing Cracks/damage/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.

5. Check:

  • Crankshaft journal Scratches/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.
  • Crankshaft journal oil passage Obstruction Blow out with
    compressed air.
    Removing the crankshaft
    1. Remove: Crankshaft "1" NOTE: Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase separating tool "2". Make sure the crankcase separating tool is centered over the crankshaft. CAUTIO ...

    Installing the crankshaft
    1. Install: Crankshaft "1" NOTE: Install the crankshaft with the crankshaft installer pot "2", crankshaft installer bolt "3", adapter (M12) "4" and spacer (crankshaft installer) "5". ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the spark plug cap
    1. Check: Spark plug cap resistance Out of specification Replace. a. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug lead. b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k) to the spark plug cap as shown. c. Measure the spark plug cap resistance. ...

    Installing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
    1. Install: Balancer driven gear "1" Lock washer Balancer drive gear "2" Primary drive gear Washer "3" Balancer driven gear nut Primary drive gear nut NOTE: Align the punch mark "a" in the balancer drive gear "2" with the punch mark "b" in the balancer driven gear "1". ...

    Safe Riding
    Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation checks. This motor ...

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