Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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:
- Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends
Replace.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork guide bar. |
3. Check:
Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement Replace the shift
forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
Transmission
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Checking the shift drum assembly
1. Check:
Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear Replace
the shift
drum assembly.
Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
shift drum assembly.
Shift drum bearing "2" ...
Other materials:
Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
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Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...
Introduction
WARNINGDisc brake components rarely require
disassembly.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Never disassemble brake components unless
absolutely necessary.
If any connection on the hydraulic brake
system is disconnected, the entire brake
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