Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the shift forks
The following procedure applies to all of the shift forks.
1. Check:
- Shift fork cam follower "1"
- Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear
Replace the shift fork.
2. Check:
- Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends
Replace.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork guide bar. |
3. Check:
Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement Replace the shift
forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
Transmission
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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" ...
Other materials:
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the cables
and cable ends should be lubricated
if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the out ...
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"
CAUTION:
The closed end of the master link clip must
face in the direction of drive ch ...
Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
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