Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter clutch

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Generator and starter clutch / 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.

Checking the starter clutch

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:

Intake air temperature sensor
1. Check: Intake air temperature sensor resistance Out of specification Replace the throttle body. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k) to the throttle body sensor assembly coupler as shown. Positive tester probe brown/white "1" Negative tester probe gray/black ...

Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank cap Fuel tank cap lock cover Unlock. To remove the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover. Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed. To install the fuel tank ca ...

Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate: Upper bearing Lower bearing Bearing races 2. Install: Lower ring nut Rubber washer Upper ring nut Lock washer Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22. 3. Install: Upper bracket Steering stem nut NOTE: Temporarily tighten t ...