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:

Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check: Timing chain tensioner Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace. a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod into the timing chain tensioner housing by hand. NOTE: While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod, wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until it stops. b. ...

Care
While the open design of a motorcycle reveals the attractiveness of the technology, it also makes it more vulnerable. Rust and corrosion can develop even if high-quality components are used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed on a car, however, it detracts from the overall appearanc ...

Shifting
Shifting Shift pedal Neutral position Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The gear positions are shown in the illustration. TIP To shift the transmission into the neutral position, press the ...