Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter clutch
1. Check:
- Starter clutch rollers "1"
- Starter clutch spring caps "2"
- Starter clutch springs "3"
Damage/wear 
Replace the starter
clutch
assembly.
2. Check:
- Starter clutch idle gear
- Starter clutch gear Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the defective part(s).
3. Check:
- Starter clutch gear contacting surfaces Damage/pitting/wear Replace the starter clutch gear.
4. Check:
- Starter clutch operation
a. Install the starter clutch gear "1" onto the starter clutch and hold the generator rotor.
b. When turning the starter clutch gear clockwise "A", the starter clutch and the starter clutch gear should engage, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.
c. When turning the starter clutch gear counterclockwise
"B", it should turn freely, otherwise
the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.
Removing the starter clutch
1. Remove:
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", remove the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch th ...
Installing the starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch assembly
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow t ...
Other materials:
Important manual information
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following notations:
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injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury
or death.
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Incorrect engine idling speed
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
Incorrect valve clearance
Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
Damaged or loose throttle body joint
Improperly adjusted engine idling speed (idle
adjusting screw)
Improper ...
Starting circuit cut-off system operation
If the engine stop switch is set to "
" and the main switch is set to
"ON" (both switches are closed), the
starter motor can only operate if at least one of the following conditions is
met:
The transmission is in neutral (the neutral switch is closed).
The clutch lever is pulled to the ...