Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the drive sprocket

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Chain drive / Checking the drive sprocket

1. Check:

  • Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
    Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set.

    Bent teeth Replace the drive
    chain sprockets as a set.

Checking the drive sprocket


b. Correct

1. Drive chain roller

2. Drive chain sprocket

Checking the rear wheel sprocket

Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.

Checking the rear wheel drive hub

Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.

    Checking the drive chain
    1. Measure: 15-link section "a" of the drive chain Out of specification Replace the drive chain. a. Measure the length "a" between the inner sides of the pins and the length "b" between t ...

    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" ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the front brake lever free play
    Checking the front brake lever free play Brake lever free play The brake lever free play should measure 2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake lever free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system. WARNING An incorrect brake le ...

    Installing the front fork legs
    The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Install: Front fork leg Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts. NOTE: Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5 mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket. 2. Tighten: Lower br ...

    Important manual information
    Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING ...

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