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 charging the battery
    WARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas and contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid. Therefore, always follow these preventive measures: Wear protective eye gear when handling or working near batteries. Charge batt ...

    Checking the piston rings
    1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves and piston rings. 2. Install: Piston ring (into the cylind ...

    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 the rear wheel is elevated. 2. Measure: Swingarm side play Swingarm vertical movement a. Me ...

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