Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the swingarm
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
- Swingarm side play
- Swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut. 
b. Measure the swingarm side play "A" by moving the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specification,
check the spacers, bearings, and dust
covers. 
3. Remove:
- Pivot shaft nut
- Pivot shaft
- Swingarm "1"
- Swingarm adjusting collar "2"
a. Loosen the pivot shaft nut.
b. Fully turn in the swingarm adjusting collar so that it contacts the frame "3".
c. Remove the pivot shaft nut, washer, pivot shaft and swingarm.
Swingarm
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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 ...
Other materials:
Checking the shift forks
The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
Shift fork cam follower "1"
Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear
Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends Replace. ...
Owner's tool kit
Owner's tool kit
Owner's tool kit
Engine oil drain attachment
The owner's tool kit is located under the
rider seat.
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner's tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maint ...
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
Place the vehicle ...