Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the transmission
1. Measure:
- Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge "1")
Out of specification
Replace
the main axle.
2. Measure:
- Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge "1")
Out of specification
Replace
the drive axle.
3. Check:
- Transmission gears
Blue discoloration/pitting/wear
Replace the defective gear(s). - Transmission gear dogs
Cracks/damage/rounded edges
Replace the defective gear(s).
4. Check:
- Transmission gear engagement
(each pinion gear to its respective wheel
gear)
Incorrect
Reassemble the
transmission axle assemblies.
5. Check:
- Transmission gear movement
Rough movement
Replace the
defective part(s).
Checking the shift drum assembly
1. Check:
Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear Replace
the shift
drum assembly.
Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
shift drum assembly.
Shift drum bearing "2" ...
Checking the clutch push rods
1. Check:
Long clutch push rod
Cracks/damage/wear Replace the
long
clutch push rod.
2. Measure:
Push rod bending limit
Out of specification Replace
the long
clutch push rod. ...
Other materials:
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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Checking the front brake caliper
1. Check:
Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear Replace the
brake
caliper assembly.
Brake caliper body "2"
Cracks/damage Replace the brake
caliper
assembly.
Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
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