Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Camshaft / Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

The following procedure applies to all of the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.

1. Check:

Rocker arm Damage/wear Replace.

2. Check:

Rocker arm shaft Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/ scratches Replace or
check the lubrication system.

3. Measure:

Rocker arm inside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

4. Measure:

Rocker arm shaft outside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

5. Calculate:

Rocker-arm-to-rocker-arm-shaft clearance

NOTE:

Calculate the clearance by subtracting the rocker arm shaft outside diameter from the rocker arm inside diameter.

Out of specification Replace the
defective part(s).

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 ...

Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

1. Lubricate: Rocker arms Rocker arm shafts 2. Lubricate: Camshaft 3. Install: Camshaft "1" NOTE: Make sure that the camshaft projections "a" and hole "b" are positioned as s ...

Other materials:

Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. TIP The engine idling speed must be correctly adjusted before checkin ...

Checking the fuel sender
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 2. Check: Fuel sender resistance Out of specification → Replace the fuel sender. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 10) to the fuel sender coupler as shown. Positive tester probe sky blue "1" Negative tester probe orange/white " ...

Circuit diagram
4. Main fuse 5. Main switch 9. Battery 14.Neutral switch 25.ECU (engine control unit) 31.Fuel sender 34.Rear brake light switch 35.Front brake light switch 37.Tail/brake light 38.Rear right turn signal light 39.Rear left turn signal light 40.Front right turn signal light 41.Front lef ...