Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the transmission

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Transmission / Checking the transmission

1. Measure:

Main axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace
the main axle.

Checking the transmission

2. Measure:

Drive axle runout (with a centering device and dial gauge "1") Out of specification Replace
the drive axle.

Checking the transmission

3. Check:

Transmission gears Blue discoloration/pitting/wear
Replace the defective gear(s).
Transmission gear dogs Cracks/damage/rounded edges
Replace the defective gear(s).

Checking the transmission

4. Check:

Transmission gear engagement (each pinion gear to its respective wheel gear) Incorrect Reassemble the
transmission axle assemblies.

5. Check:

Transmission gear movement Rough movement Replace the
defective part(s).

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" ...

Checking the clutch push rods

1. Check: Long clutch push rod Cracks/damage/wear Replace the long clutch push rod. 2. Measure: Push rod bending limit Out of specification Replace the long clutch push rod. ...

Other materials:

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 ...

Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and loss of power. The following troubleshooting charts repre ...

Checking the piston rings
1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves and piston rings. 2. Install: Piston ring (into the cylind ...