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:

Checking and lubricating the cables
The following procedure applies to all of the inner and outer cables. WARNINGDamaged outer cable may cause the cable to corrode and interfere with its movement. Replace damaged outer cable and inner cables as soon as possible. 1. Check: Outer cable Damage Replace. 2 ...

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 ...

Faulty front fork legs
Leaking oil - Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube - Cracked or damaged outer tube - Improperly installed oil seal - Damaged oil seal lip - Incorrect oil level (high) - Loose damper rod assembly bolt - Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper washer - Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring M ...