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 the starter motor
    1. Check: Commutator Dirt Clean with 600 grit sandpaper. 2. Measure: Commutator diameter "a" Out of specification Replace the starter motor. 3. Measure: Mica undercut "a" Out of specification Scrape the mica to the proper measurement with a hacksaw blade ...

    Removing the rear brake master cylinder
    NOTE: Before removing the rear brake master cylinder, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake system. 1. Disconnect: Rear brake light switch coupler 2. Loosen: Rear brake light switch "1" 3. Remove: Rear brake master cylinder bolts Rear brake master cylinder 4. Remove: ...

    Bearings and oil seals
    Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible. When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if appropriate. CAUTION:Do not spin th ...

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