Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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. |
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 radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...
Removing the throttle body
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Disconnect:
Fuel hose
WARNINGCover the fuel hose connections with a
cloth
when disconnecting them. Residual pressure
in the fuel lines could cause fuel to
spurt out when removing the h ...
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 ...