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:

Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install: Rear shock absorber assembly Relay arm "1" NOTE: Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration. 2. Tighten: Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut Relay arm nut Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut 3. Install: Connecting arms NOTE: When ins ...

Assembling the front wheel
1. Install: Wheel bearings Oil seal a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seal in the reverse order of disassembly. CAUTION:Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race "1" or balls "2". Contact should be made only with the outer race "3". NOTE: Use a socket " ...

Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc. 1. Disconnect: Lead Coupler Connector 2. Check: Lead Coupler Connector Moisture → Dry with an air blower. Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times. 3. Check: All co ...