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:

Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check: Timing chain Damage/stiffness Replace the timing chain and camshaft sprocket as a set. 2. Check: Timing chain guide (intake side) Damage/wear Replace. Checking the oil strainer 1. Check: Oil strainer Damage Replace. Contaminants Clean with solvent. ...

Checking the thermostat
1. Check: Thermostat Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3 F) Replace. a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2" filled with water. b. Slowly heat the water "3". c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water. d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat and th ...

Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
Removing and installing the cowlings and panel Cowling A Cowling B Cowling C Cowling D Panel A The cowlings and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be ...