Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 the water pump
1. Check:
Water pump housing cover
Water pump housing
Cracks/damage Replace.
Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
Bearing
Rough movement Replace.
Radiator outlet hose
Cracks/damage Replace.
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Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
Low coolant level
2. Radiator
Damaged or leaking radiator
Faulty radiator cap
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Checking the radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...