Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the drive chain

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Chain drive / Installing the drive chain

1. Lubricate:

Drive chain
Master link

2. Install:

Drive sprocket
Drive sprocket retainer bolts

3. Install:

Master link
O-rings
Master link plate
Master link clip "1"

CAUTION:

The closed end of the master link clip must face in the direction of drive chain rotation.
Never install a new drive chain onto worn drive chain sprockets; this will dramatically shorten the drive chain's life.

NOTE:

Install the master link plate with its manufacturer mark facing outward.

Installing the drive chain

4. Install:

Drive sprocket cover

NOTE:

Be sure not to pinch the neutral switch lead when installing the drive sprocket cover.

5. Install:

Rear wheel Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.

6. Adjust:

Drive chain slack Refer to "ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK" on page 3-21.

CAUTION:

A drive chain that is too tight will overload the engine and other vital parts, and one that is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits.

Checking the drive sprocket

1. Check: Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. Bent teeth Replace the drive chain sprockets as a set. b. Correct 1. Dri ...

Engine

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Other materials:

Separating the crankcase
1. Remove: Crankcase bolts NOTE: Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in the proper sequence as shown. A. Right crankcase B. Left crankcase 2. Turn: Shift drum segment NOTE: Turn the shift drum segment "1" to the position shown in the illustration. In this ...

Types of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the illustration. Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached before removing the bulb. The majority of these types of bulbs can be removed from their respective socket by turning them coun ...

Changing the coolant
1. Remove: Lower side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Remove: Radiator cap "1" WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out, which c ...