Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
- Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
- Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends
Replace.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft. |
3. Wash:
- Pivot shaft
- Washer
- Swingarm adjusting collar
- Dust covers
- Spacers
- Bearings
4. Check:
- Washer
- Swingarm adjusting collar
- Dust covers
- Spacers
Oil seals
Damage/wear 
Replace.
- Bearings
Damage/pitting Replace.
Removing the swingarm
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that th ...
Installing the swingarm
1. Lubricate:
Bearings
Spacers
Dust covers
Pivot shaft
2. Install:
Bearings "1"
2. Swingarm
A. Left side
B. Right side
3. Install:
Swingarm adjusting collar "1"
Swin ...
Other materials:
Setting the normal mode
NOTE:
The engine speed, coolant temperature, and fault code, if detected, can be
displayed on the LCD of the
FI diagnostic tool when the tool is connected to the vehicle and is set to the
normal mode.
1. Set the main switch to "OFF" and the engine stop switch to "".
2. Disconnect the self- ...
Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Lift the front wheel of ...
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
WARNING
Electrolyte is pois ...