Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the swingarm

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Swingarm / Installing the swingarm

1. Lubricate:

Bearings
Spacers
Dust covers
Pivot shaft

2. Install:

Bearings "1"

Installing the swingarm

2. Swingarm

A. Left side

B. Right side

3. Install:

Swingarm adjusting collar "1"
Swingarm "2"
Pivot shaft
Pivot shaft nut "3"

a. Install, and then fully turn in the swingarm adjusting collar so that it contacts the frame.

Installing the swingarm

b. Install the swingarm, pivot shaft, washer and pivot shaft nut.

NOTE:

Temporarily tighten the pivot shaft nut.

c. Turn the swingarm adjusting collar out to tighten it and so that it contacts the dust cover on the swingarm.

d. Tighten the pivot shaft nut.

Installing the swingarm

e. Check the swingarm side play.

Refer to "REMOVING THE SWINGARM" on page 4-61.

4. Install:

Rear shock absorber assembly
Relay arm
Rear wheel Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on page 4-56 and "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.

5. Adjust:

Drive chain slack Refer to "ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK" on page 3-21.

Checking the swingarm

1. Check: Swingarm Bends/cracks/damage Replace. 2. Check: Pivot shaft Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface. Bends Replace. WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten ...

Chain drive

Removing the drive chain 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 ...

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 rear brake disc
1. Remove: Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12. 2. Check: Brake disc Damage/galling → Replace. 3. Measure: Brake disc deflection Out of specification → Correct the brake disc deflection or replace the brake disc. Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DIS ...

Removing the fuel tank
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the fuel tank filler hole with a pump. 2. Remove: Fuel hose connector cover "1" 3. Disconnect: Fuel hose "2" CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the hose with tools. A ...