Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the shift drum assembly

Checking the shift forks

The following procedure applies to all of the shift forks. 1. Check: Shift fork cam follower "1" Shift fork pawl "2" Bends/damage/scoring/wear Replace the shift fork. 2. Check: ...

Checking the transmission

1. Measure: Main axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace the main axle. 2. Measure: Drive axle runout (with a centering device an ...

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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced, especially when the vehicle is used in dusty areas. This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber O-rings between eac ...

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 ...

Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate: Upper bearing Lower bearing Bearing races 2. Install: Lower ring nut Rubber washer Upper ring nut Lock washer Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22. 3. Install: Upper bracket Steering stem nut NOTE: Temporarily tighten t ...