Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Electric starter

Installing the generator

1. Install: Woodruff key Generator rotor Washer Generator rotor nut NOTE: Clean the tapered portion of the crankshaft and the generator rotor hub. When installing the generator ro ...

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 under ...

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Checking the steering head
1. Wash: Bearings Bearing races 2. Check: Bearings Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace. 3. Replace: Bearings Bearing races a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer. b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket ...

Removing the cylinder head
1. Align: "I" mark "a" on the generator rotor (with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover) a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft sprocket with the mark "d" on the cylinder h ...

Overheating
Engine 1. Clogged coolant passages Cylinder head and piston Heavy carbon buildup 2. Engine oil Incorrect oil level Incorrect oil viscosity Inferior oil quality Cooling system 1. Coolant Low coolant level 2. Radiator Damaged or leaking radiator Faulty radiator cap ...