Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the rear wheel (disc)

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear wheel / Removing the rear wheel (disc)

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Elevate:

Rear wheel

NOTE:

Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.

3. Remove:

Rear brake caliper

NOTE:

Do not depress the brake pedal when removing the rear wheel.

4. Loosen:

Drive chain adjusting locknut
Drive chain adjusting bolt

5. Remove:

Rear wheel axle nut
Rear wheel axle
Drive chain pullers
Collars
Rear wheel

NOTE:

Push the rear wheel forward and remove the drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.

Disassembling the rear wheel

1. Remove:

Oil seals
Wheel bearings Refer to "DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.

Checking the rear wheel

1. Check: Rear wheel axle Rear wheel Wheel bearings Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8. 2. Check: Tire Rear wheel Damage/wear → Replace. Refer ...

Other materials:

Multi-function display
Multi-function display Multi-function display "RESET/SELECT" button WARNING Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function display. Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident. The multi- ...

Changing the coolant
1. Remove: Lower side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Remove: Radiator cap "1" WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out, which c ...

Checking the thermostat
1. Check: Thermostat Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3 F) Replace. a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2" filled with water. b. Slowly heat the water "3". c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water. d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat and th ...