Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the swingarm
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
- Swingarm side play
- Swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut. 
b. Measure the swingarm side play "A" by moving the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specification,
check the spacers, bearings, and dust
covers. 
3. Remove:
- Pivot shaft nut
- Pivot shaft
- Swingarm "1"
- Swingarm adjusting collar "2"
a. Loosen the pivot shaft nut.
b. Fully turn in the swingarm adjusting collar so that it contacts the frame "3".
c. Remove the pivot shaft nut, washer, pivot shaft and swingarm.
Swingarm
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Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten ...
Other materials:
Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3.
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap is within specification,
the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spa ...
Intake air pressure sensor
1. Check:
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage
Out of specification Replace the throttle
body.
a. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
throttle body sensor assembly coupler as
shown.
Positive tester probe
pink/white "1"
Negative tester probe
gray/black "2"
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Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...