Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
4. Measure:
- Rocker arm shaft outside diameter "a"
Out of specification Replace.
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:
Multi-function display
Multi-function display
Multi-function display
"RESET/SELECT" button
WARNING
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The multi- ...
Installing the shift shaft
1. Install:
Stopper lever "1"
Stopper lever spring "2"
NOTE:
Install the stopper lever spring as shown in the
illustration.
Hook the ends of the stopper lever spring onto
the stopper lever and the crankcase boss "3".
Mesh the stopper lever with the shift drum segment
assembly. ...
Checking the radiator fan motor
1. Check:
Radiator fan motor
Faulty/rough movement → Replace.
a. Disconnect the radiator fan motor coupler
from the wire harness.
b. Connect the battery (DC 12 V) as shown.
Positive tester probe →
blue "1"
Negative tester probe →
black "2"
c. Measure ...