Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the transmission

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Transmission / Checking the transmission

1. Measure:

Main axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace
the main axle.

Checking the transmission

2. Measure:

Drive axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace
the drive axle.

Checking the transmission

3. Check:

Transmission gears Blue discoloration/pitting/wear
Replace the defective gear(s).
Transmission gear dogs Cracks/damage/rounded edges
Replace the defective gear(s).

Checking the transmission

4. Check:

Transmission gear engagement (each pinion gear to its respective wheel gear) Incorrect Reassemble the
transmission axle assemblies.

5. Check:

Transmission gear movement Rough movement Replace the
defective part(s).

Checking the shift drum assembly

1. Check: Shift drum groove Damage/scratches/wear Replace the shift drum assembly. Shift drum segment "1" Damage/wear Replace the shift drum assembly. Shift drum bearing "2" ...

Checking the clutch push rods

1. Check: Long clutch push rod Cracks/damage/wear Replace the long clutch push rod. 2. Measure: Push rod bending limit Out of specification Replace the long clutch push rod. ...

Other materials:

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 ...

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 ...

Checking the starter clutch
1. Check: Starter clutch rollers "1" Starter clutch spring caps "2" Starter clutch springs "3" Damage/wear Replace the starter clutch assembly. 2. Check: Starter clutch idle gear Starter clutch gear Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the defective part(s). 3. Check: ...