Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
- Timing chain
Damage/stiffness
Replace the
timing chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
Checking the crankcase
1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
Crankcase
Cracks/damage Replace.
Oil de ...
Checking the bearings and oil seal
1. Check:
Bearings
Clean and lubricate the bearings, and then
rotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough movement Replace.
Oil seal
Damage/wear Replace.
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Other materials:
Engine tightening torques
Cylinder head tightening sequence:
Generator cover tightening sequence:
Clutch cover tightening sequence:
Crankcase tightening sequence:
A. Left crankcase
B. Right crankcase ...
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...
Installing the drive chain
1. Lubricate:
Drive chain
Master link
2. Install:
Drive sprocket
Drive sprocket retainer bolts
3. Install:
Master link
O-rings
Master link plate
Master link clip "1"
CAUTION:
The closed end of the master link clip must
face in the direction of drive ch ...