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:

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 ...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
WARNINGBleed the hydraulic brake system whenever: the system is disassembled. a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or replaced. the brake fluid level is very low. brake operation is faulty. NOTE: Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow th ...

Checking the oil pump
1. Check: Oil pump drive gear Oil pump driven gear Oil pump housing Oil pump housing cover Cracks/damage/wear Replace the defective part(s). 2. Measure: Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance "a" Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance "b" - Oil-pump-housing-to-inn ...