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 rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...
Checking the primary drive gear
1. Remove:
Primary drive gear
Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53.
2. Check:
Primary drive gear
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set
...
Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner brake pad "1", push down
on the brake caliper bracket so that there is
space to remove the brake pa ...