Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the swingarm

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Swingarm / 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.

Checking the swingarm

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:

Adjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check: Clutch cable free play "a" Out of specification Adjust. 2. Adjust: Clutch cable free play a. Pull back the rubber cover "1" b. Loosen the locknut "2". c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified clutch cable free play is obtained. ...

Checking the rear brake caliper
1. Check: Brake caliper piston "1" Rust/scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper piston. Brake caliper cylinder "2" Scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake caliper body "3" Cracks/damage Replace the brake caliper assembly. Brake fluid deli ...

Faulty clutch
Clutch slips 1. Clutch Improperly assembled clutch Improperly adjusted clutch cable Loose or fatigued clutch spring Worn friction plate Worn clutch plate 2. Engine oil Incorrect oil level Incorrect oil viscosity (low) Deteriorated oil Clutch drags 1. Clutch Unevenly t ...