Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter clutch
1. Check:
- Starter clutch rollers "1"
- Starter clutch spring caps "2"
- Starter clutch springs "3"
Damage/wear 
Replace the starter
clutch
assembly.
2. Check:
- Starter clutch idle gear
- Starter clutch gear Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the defective part(s).
3. Check:
- Starter clutch gear contacting surfaces Damage/pitting/wear Replace the starter clutch gear.
4. Check:
- Starter clutch operation
a. Install the starter clutch gear "1" onto the starter clutch and hold the generator rotor.
b. When turning the starter clutch gear clockwise "A", the starter clutch and the starter clutch gear should engage, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.
c. When turning the starter clutch gear counterclockwise
"B", it should turn freely, otherwise
the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.
Removing the starter clutch
1. Remove:
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", remove the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch th ...
Installing the starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch assembly
Starter clutch bolts "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor "2" with the
sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch
bolts.
Do not allow t ...
Other materials:
Checking the clutch housing
1. Check:
Clutch housing dogs "1"
Damage/pitting/wear
Deburr the clutch
housing dogs or replace the clutch housing.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch housing dogs will cause erratic
clutch operation.
2. Check:
Bearing
Damage/wear Replace the
bearing and
clutch housin ...
Installing the piston and cylinder
1. Install:
Top ring "1"
2nd ring "2"
Oil ring expander "3"
Lower oil ring rail "4"
Upper oil ring rail "5"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
Piston "1"
Piston pin "2"
Piston pin clips "3"
NOTE:
...
Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained properly,
it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between eac ...