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:

Checking the rear brake disc
1. Remove: Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12. 2. Check: Brake disc Damage/galling → Replace. 3. Measure: Brake disc deflection Out of specification → Correct the brake disc deflection or replace the brake disc. Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DIS ...

Removing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the valves and related components. NOTE: Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats), make sure the valves properly seal. 1. Check: Valve sealing Leakage at the valve seat Check the valve ...

Front wheel
To remove the front wheel WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolt, then the wheel axle and the brake caliper bolts. Front wheel axle pinch bolt Lift the front wheel of ...