
CHAIN DRIVE
4-64
EAM30075
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•
Master link clip
•
Master link “1”
•
Master link plate “2”
•
Drive chain “3”
EAM30076
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
•
15-link section of the drive chain
Out of specification
Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” be-
tween the outer sides of the pins on a 15-
link section of the drive chain as shown in
the illustration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link sec-
tion of the drive chain using the following
formula.
Drive chain 15-link section length “c” =
(length “a” between pin inner sides +
length “b” between pin outer sides)/2
TIP
•
When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
•
Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a different
location each time.
2. Check:
•
Drive chain
Stiffness
Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
•
Drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and re-
move any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
4. Check:
•
Drive chain roller “1”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
•
Drive chain side plate “2”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
15-link length limit
242.9 mm (9.56 in)
1
2
3
G089068
G088937
G088938
G088939
G088940
Summary of Contents for YZ125 2022
Page 5: ...EAM20162 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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Page 38: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 26 ...
Page 54: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 15 EAM20152 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Frame and engine left side view ...
Page 56: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 17 Frame and engine right side view ...
Page 58: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 19 Handlebar front view 0 mm 0 in 0 mm 0 in ...
Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 21 Rear brake right side view ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 23 ...
Page 90: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 26 ...
Page 158: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 66 ...
Page 165: ...ENGINE REMOVAL 5 5 1 a 2 ...
Page 179: ...CDI MAGNETO 5 19 ...
Page 194: ...CLUTCH 5 34 1 2 ...
Page 205: ...CRANKSHAFT 5 45 seal lip 4 1 2 3 M ...
Page 210: ...TRANSMISSION 5 50 ...
Page 237: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 6 EAM30289 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 1 1 Engine stop switch ...
Page 258: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 9 13 ...
Page 276: ...CHASSIS 10 17 ...
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