Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rear wheel

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear wheel / Checking the rear wheel

1. Check:

Rear wheel axle
Rear wheel
Wheel bearings
Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.

2. Check:

Tire
Rear wheel Damage/wear → Replace.

Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25.

3. Measure:

Radial wheel runout
Lateral wheel runout Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.

Checking the rear brake caliper bracket

1. Check:

Rear brake caliper bracket Cracks/damage → Replace.

Checking the rear wheel drive hub

1. Check:

Rear wheel drive hub Cracks/damage → Replace.
Rear wheel drive hub dampers Damage/wear → Replace.

Removing the rear wheel (disc)

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Elevate: Rear wheel NOTE: Place the vehicle ...

Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket

1. Check: Rear wheel sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the rear wheel sprocket. Bent teeth Replace the rear wheel sprocket. b. Correct 1. Drive chain roller 2. ...

Other materials:

Checking and lubricating the sidestand
Checking and lubricating the sidestand The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride, and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary. WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha deal ...

General information
NOTICEThis manual was produced by MBK Industrie. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehi ...

Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove: Oil seal Wheel bearings a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub. b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head screwdriver. NOTE: To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2" between the screwdriver and the wheel surface. c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a ge ...