Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
| WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork guide bar. |
3. Check:
Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement Replace the shift
forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
Transmission
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Checking the shift drum assembly
1. Check:
Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear Replace
the shift
drum assembly.
Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
shift drum assembly.
Shift drum bearing "2" ...
Other materials:
Checking the crankshaft
1. Measure:
Crankshaft runout
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft,
bearing or both.
NOTE:
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
2. Measure:
Big end side clearance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft.
3. Measure:
Crankshaft width
Out of specification&nbs ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the ...
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