Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Crankcase / 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. ...

    Other materials:

    Adjusting the engine idling speed
    The engine idling speed must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The engine should be warm before making this adjustment. Remove panel A. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, ...

    Front wheel
    To remove the front wheel WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolt, then the wheel axle and the brake caliper bolts. Front wheel axle pinch bolt Lift the front wheel of ...

    Adjusting the brake pedal free play
    Adjusting the brake pedal free play Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 3.5-4.5 mm (0.14-0.18 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake pedal free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. WARNING An incorrect brake pedal free play in ...

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