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:
Checking the camshaft sprocket and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear "a" Replace
the
camshaft sprocket, timing chain and crankshaft
as a set.
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (exhaust side)
Damage/wear Replace.
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Measuring the compression pressure
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in a
loss of performance.
1. Measure:
Valve clearance
Out of specification →Adjust.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE"
on page 3-3.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
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Checking and lubricating the sidestand
Checking and lubricating the sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
deal ...