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:
Types of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the
illustration.
Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached
before removing the bulb. The majority
of these types of bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...