Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Camshaft
- Checking the camshaft
- Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
- Installing the camshaft and rocker arms
Installing the cylinder head
1. Install:
Cylinder head
NOTE:
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.
2. Tighten:
Cylinder head bolts "1"
Cylinder head bolts "2"
NOTE:
Lubricate the cylinder ...
Checking the camshaft
1. Check:
Camshaft lobes
Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches
Replace
the camshaft.
2. Measure:
Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b"
Out of specification Replace
the cams ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the rear disc brake
1. Check:
Brake pedal position
(distance "a" from the center of the rider footrest
to the center of the brake pedal)
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Remove the cotter pin "2", washer "3", and
pin "4".
c. Turn t ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...
Removing the crankshaft
1. Remove:
Crankshaft "1"
NOTE:
Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase
separating tool "2".
Make sure the crankcase separating tool is
centered over the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
To protect the end of the crankshaft, place
an appropriate sized socket between the
c ...