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:
Removing the swingarm
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
Swingarm side play
Swingarm vertical movement
a. Me ...
Removing the front brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Brake hose union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
...
Checking and charging the battery
WARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous
and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
Charge batt ...