Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Faulty clutch
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
- Improperly assembled clutch
- Improperly adjusted clutch cable
- Loose or fatigued clutch spring
- Worn friction plate
- Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
- Incorrect oil level
- Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
- Deteriorated oil
Clutch drags
1. Clutch
- Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
- Warped pressure plate
- Bent clutch plate
- Swollen friction plate
- Bent clutch push rod
- Broken clutch boss
- Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
- Incorrect oil level
- Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
- Deteriorated oil
Jumps out of gear
Shift shaft
Incorrect shift pedal position
Improperly returned stopper lever
Shift forks
Worn shift fork
Shift drum
Incorrect axial play
Worn shift drum groove
Transmission
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Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
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Other materials:
Disassembling the front wheel
1. Remove:
Oil seal
Wheel bearings
a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seal "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
NOTE:
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2"
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a ge ...
Installing the cylinder head
1. Install:
Cylinder head
NOTE:
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.
2. Tighten:
Cylinder head bolts "1"
Cylinder head bolts "2"
NOTE:
Lubricate the cylinder head bolts and washers
with engine oil.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the proper
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Checking the switches
1. Clutch switch
2. Main switch
3. Front brake light switch
4. Sidestand switch
5. Rear brake light switch
6. Neutral switch
7. Turn signal switch
8. Horn switch
9. Dimmer switch
10.Pass switch
11.Engine stop switch
12.Start switch
Check each switch for continuity with the pocket tes ...