Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the crankshaft

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Crankshaft / Checking the crankshaft

1. Measure:

  • Crankshaft runout Out of specification Replace
    the crankshaft, bearing or both.

NOTE:

Turn the crankshaft slowly.


Checking the crankshaft


2. Measure:

  • Big end side clearance Out of specification Replace
    the crankshaft.

3. Measure:

  • Crankshaft width Out of specification 
    Replace the crankshaft.

3. Measure:

  • Crankshaft width Out of specification Replace the crankshaft.

4. Check:

  • Crankshaft sprocket Damage/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.
  • Bearing Cracks/damage/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.

5. Check:

  • Crankshaft journal Scratches/wear Replace the
    crankshaft.
  • Crankshaft journal oil passage Obstruction Blow out with
    compressed air.
    Removing the crankshaft
    1. Remove: Crankshaft "1" NOTE: Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase separating tool "2". Make sure the crankcase separating tool is centered over the crankshaft. CAUTIO ...

    Installing the crankshaft
    1. Install: Crankshaft "1" NOTE: Install the crankshaft with the crankshaft installer pot "2", crankshaft installer bolt "3", adapter (M12) "4" and spacer (crankshaft installer) "5". ...

    Other materials:

    Separating the crankcase
    1. Remove: Crankcase bolts NOTE: Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in the proper sequence as shown. A. Right crankcase B. Left crankcase 2. Turn: Shift drum segment NOTE: Turn the shift drum segment "1" to the position shown in the illustration. In this ...

    Clutch lever
    Clutch lever Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the handlebar grip. To engage the clutch, release the lever. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation. Th ...

    Installing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
    1. Install: Balancer driven gear "1" Lock washer Balancer drive gear "2" Primary drive gear Washer "3" Balancer driven gear nut Primary drive gear nut NOTE: Align the punch mark "a" in the balancer drive gear "2" with the punch mark "b" in the balancer driven gear "1". ...

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