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:

Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake Front brake Minimum level mark Rear brake Rear brake Minimum level mark Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system, possibly causing it to become ineffective. Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark an ...

Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE: The drive chain slack must be checked at the tightest point on the chain. CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will overload the engine and other vital parts, and one that is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep the drive ...

Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. TIP The engine idling speed must be correctly adjusted before checkin ...