Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Assembling the crankcase
1. Thoroughly clean all the gasket mating surfaces and crankcase mating surfaces.
2. Apply:
- Sealant
(onto the crankcase mating surfaces)
NOTE:
Do not allow any sealant to come into contact with the oil gallery.
3. Install:
- Right crankcase
NOTE:
Turn the shift drum segment "1" to the position shown in the illustration. In this position, the shift drum segment teeth will not contact the crankcase during crankcase installation.
4. Install:
- Crankcase bolts
NOTE:
Tighten each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in the proper sequence as shown.
- M6 × 70 mm : "7-9", "11"
- M6 × 55 mm : "14", "15"
- M6 × 45 mm : "1-5", "10"
A. Left crankcase
B. Right crankcase
Installing the bearing retainer
1. Install:
Bearing retainer "1"
NOTE:
Install the bearing retainer "1" with its "OUT"
mark "a" facing outward.
Apply locking agent (LOCTITE) to the
threads of the bearing retainer bo ...
Crankshaft
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Other materials:
Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the ...
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 ...
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when ridi ...