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 ...

    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 1. ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the fuel pressure
    1. Check: Pressure regulator operation a. Remove the fuel hose connector cover "1" and disconnect the fuel hose "2" from the fuel pump. CAUTION:Although the fuel has been removed from the fuel tank, be careful when removing the fuel hose, since there may be fuel remaining i ...

    Removing the crankshaft
    1. Remove: Crankshaft "1" NOTE: Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase separating tool "2". Make sure the crankcase separating tool is centered over the crankshaft. CAUTION: To protect the end of the crankshaft, place an appropriate sized socket between the c ...

    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" Damage/pitting Replace the shift drum assembly. ...

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