Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the swingarm

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Swingarm / Checking the swingarm

1. Check:

  • Swingarm Bends/cracks/damage  
    Replace.

2. Check:

  • Pivot shaft Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.

    Bends Replace.


WARNING

Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft.

Checking the swingarm


3. Wash:

  • Pivot shaft
  • Washer
  • Swingarm adjusting collar
  • Dust covers
  • Spacers
  • Bearings

4. Check:

  • Washer
  • Swingarm adjusting collar
  • Dust covers
  • Spacers

Oil seals Damage/wear Replace.


  • Bearings Damage/pitting Replace.

    Removing the swingarm
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that th ...

    Installing the swingarm
    1. Lubricate: Bearings Spacers Dust covers Pivot shaft 2. Install: Bearings "1" 2. Swingarm A. Left side B. Right side 3. Install: Swingarm adjusting collar "1" Swin ...

    Other materials:

    Installing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
    1. Install: Balancer driven gear "1" Lock washer Balancer drive gear "2" Primary drive gear Washer "3" Balancer driven gear nut Primary drive gear nut NOTE: Align the punch mark "a" in the balancer drive gear "2" with the punch mark "b" in the balancer driven gear "1". ...

    Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
    1. Remove: Right lower side cowling Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Check: Throttle body joint "1" Air filter case joint "2" Cracks/damage Replace. 3. Install: Right lower side cowling Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHAS ...

    Installing the front brake caliper
    1. Install: Brake caliper "1" (temporarily) Copper washers "2" Brake hose "3" Brake hose union bolt "4" WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33. CAUTION: Install the brake ...

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