Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the starter motor operation

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Electrical system / Electrical components / Checking the starter motor operation

1. Check:

Starter motor operation Does not operate → Perform the electric starting system troubleshooting, starting with step 4.

Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 8-9.

a. Connect the positive battery terminal "1" and starter motor lead "2" with a jumper lead "3".

WARNING

A wire that is used as a jumper lead must have at least the same capacity of the battery lead, otherwise the jumper lead may burn.
This check is likely to produce sparks, therefore, make sure no flammable gas or fluid is in the vicinity.

Checking the starter motor operation

b. Check the starter motor operation.

Checking the lean angle sensor

1. Remove: Lean angle sensor 2. Check: Lean angle sensor output voltage Out of specification Replace. a. Connect the lean angle sensor to the wire harness. b. Connect the pocket tester ...

Checking the stator coil

1. Disconnect: Stator coil coupler (from the wire harness) 2. Check: Stator coil resistance Out of specification → Replace the crankshaft position sensor/stator assembly. a. Conne ...

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Preparation for removal and disassembly
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material. 2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment. Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8. 3. When disassembling, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears, cylinders, pistons and other part ...

Removing the cylinder head
1. Align: "I" mark "a" on the generator rotor (with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover) a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft sprocket with the mark "d" on the cylinder h ...

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 a bent pivot shaft. 3. Wash: Pivot shaft Washer Swingarm adjusting collar Du ...