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 ...

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