Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the rear wheel (disc)

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear wheel / Removing the rear wheel (disc)

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Elevate:

  • Rear wheel

NOTE:

Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.

3. Remove:

  • Rear brake caliper

NOTE:

Do not depress the brake pedal when removing the rear wheel.

4. Loosen:

  • Drive chain adjusting locknut
  • Drive chain adjusting bolt

5. Remove:

  • Rear wheel axle nut
  • Rear wheel axle
  • Drive chain pullers
  • Collars
  • Rear wheel

NOTE:

Push the rear wheel forward and remove the drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.

Disassembling the rear wheel

1. Remove:

  • Oil seals
  • Wheel bearings Refer to "DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.
    Rear wheel
    ...

    Checking the rear wheel
    1. Check: Rear wheel axle Rear wheel Wheel bearings Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8. 2. Check: Tire Rear wheel Damage/wear → Replace. Refer ...

    Other materials:

    Measuring the compression pressure
    NOTE: Insufficient compression pressure will result in a loss of performance. 1. Measure: Valve clearance Out of specification →Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE" on page 3-3. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Remove: ...

    Adjusting the engine idling speed
    The engine idling speed must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The engine should be warm before making this adjustment. Remove panel A. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, ...

    Checking the water pump
    1. Check: Water pump housing cover Water pump housing Cracks/damage Replace. Impeller shaft Cracks/damage/wear Replace. Bearing Rough movement Replace. Radiator outlet hose Cracks/damage Replace. ...

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