Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter clutch

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Generator and starter clutch / Checking the starter clutch

1. Check:

Starter clutch rollers "1"
Starter clutch spring caps "2"
Starter clutch springs "3"

Damage/wear Replace the starter
clutch assembly.

Checking the starter clutch

2. Check:

Starter clutch idle gear
Starter clutch gear Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the defective part(s).

3. Check:

Starter clutch gear contacting surfaces Damage/pitting/wear Replace the starter clutch gear.

4. Check:

Starter clutch operation

a. Install the starter clutch gear "1" onto the starter clutch and hold the generator rotor.

b. When turning the starter clutch gear clockwise "A", the starter clutch and the starter clutch gear should engage, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.

c. When turning the starter clutch gear counterclockwise "B", it should turn freely, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.

Removing the starter clutch

1. Remove: Starter clutch bolts "1" NOTE: While holding the generator rotor "2" with the sheave holder "3", remove the starter clutch bolts. Do not allow the sheave holder to touch th ...

Installing the starter clutch

1. Install: Starter clutch assembly Starter clutch bolts "1" NOTE: While holding the generator rotor "2" with the sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch bolts. Do not allow t ...

Other materials:

Replacing an auxiliary light bulb
This model is equipped with two auxiliary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows. Remove the socket (together with the bulb) by pulling it out. Auxiliary light bulb Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out. Insert a new bulb into t ...

Starting failures
Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head - Loose spark plug - Loose cylinder head or cylinder - Damaged cylinder head gasket - Damaged cylinder gasket - Worn or damaged cylinder - Incorrect valve clearance - Improperly sealed valve - Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact - Incorrect valve timi ...

Checking the radiator fan motor
1. Check: Radiator fan motor Faulty/rough movement → Replace. a. Disconnect the radiator fan motor coupler from the wire harness. b. Connect the battery (DC 12 V) as shown. Positive tester probe → blue "1" Negative tester probe → black "2" c. Measure ...