Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear wheel

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear wheel / Checking the rear wheel

1. Check:

  • Rear wheel axle
  • Rear wheel
  • Wheel bearings
  • Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.

2. Check:

  • Tire
  • Rear 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
  • Lateral wheel runout Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.

Checking the rear brake caliper bracket

1. Check:

  • Rear brake caliper bracket Cracks/damage → Replace.

Checking the rear wheel drive hub

1. Check:

  • Rear wheel drive hub Cracks/damage → Replace.
  • Rear wheel drive hub dampers Damage/wear → Replace.
    Removing the rear wheel (disc)
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Elevate: Rear wheel NOTE: Place the vehicle ...

    Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket
    1. Check: Rear wheel sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the rear wheel sprocket. Bent teeth Replace the rear wheel sprocket. b. Correct 1. Drive chain roller 2. ...

    Other materials:

    Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
    NOTE: The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead. From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi). Items marked with an asterisk s ...

    Replacing a turn signal light bulb
    Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. Screw Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops. Install the lens by installing ...

    Checking the coolant level
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand. Make sure the vehicle is upright. 2. Check: Coolant level The coolant level should be between the maximum level mark "a" and minimum level mark "b". Below the minimum level mark →  Add t ...

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