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:
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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Identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number "1" is stamped
into the right side of the steering head pipe.
Model label
The model label "1" is affixed to the frame. This
information will be needed to order spare parts.
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Checking the starter motor operation
1. Check:
Starter motor operation
Does not operate → Perform the electric
starting system troubleshooting, starting with
step 4.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-9.
a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and
starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".
W ...