Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 position, the shift drum segment teeth will not contact the crankcase during crankcase separation.
3. Remove:
- Right crankcase
| CAUTION: Tap on one side of the crankcase with a softface hammer. Tap only on reinforced portions of the crankcase, not on the crankcase mating surfaces. Work slowly and carefully and make sure the crankcase halves separate evenly. |
Crankcase
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Checking the crankcase
1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
Crankcase
Cracks/damage Replace.
Oil de ...
Other materials:
Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install:
Rear shock absorber assembly
Relay arm "1"
NOTE:
Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten:
Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
Relay arm nut
Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
3. Install:
Connecting arms
NOTE:
When ins ...
Installing the shift forks and shift drum assembly
1. Install:
Shift fork-L "1"
Shift fork-C "2"
Shift fork-R "3"
Shift drum assembly "4"
Springs
Shift fork guide bar "5"
NOTE:
The embossed marks on the shift forks should
face towards the right side of the engine and be
in the following sequence: "R", "C", "L".
2. Check:
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearanc ...