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.
    Rear wheel
    ...

    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:

    Checking the bulbs and bulb sockets
    NOTE: Do not check any of the lights that use LEDs. Check each bulb and bulb socket for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the terminals. Damage/wear  Repair or replace the bulb, bulb socket or both. Improperly connected Properly connect. No c ...

    Checking the fuel sender
    1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 2. Check: Fuel sender resistance Out of specification → Replace the fuel sender. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 10) to the fuel sender coupler as shown. Positive tester probe sky blue "1" Negative tester probe orange/white " ...

    Checking the timing chain tensioner
    1. Check: Timing chain tensioner Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace. a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod into the timing chain tensioner housing by hand. NOTE: While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod, wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until it stops. b. ...

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