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:
Adjusting the exhaust gas volume
NOTE:
Be sure to set the CO density level to standard,
and then adjust the exhaust gas volume.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Set the main switch to "OFF".
3. Disconnect:
Self-diagnosis signal connector "1"
4. Connect:
FI diagnostic tool "2 ...
Checking the shift shaft
1. Check:
Shift shaft
Bends/damage/wear Replace.
Shift shaft spring
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the stopper lever
1. Check:
Stopper lever
Bends/damage Replace.
Roller turns roughly Replace
the stopper
lever.
Stopper lever spring
Damage/wear Replace.
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Electrical components
1. Main switch
2. Clutch switch
3. Front brake light switch
4. Ignition coil
5. Throttle body sensor assembly (intake air
pressure sensor, intake air temperature
sensor, throttle position sensor)
6. FID (fast idle solenoid)
7. Rectifier/regulator
8. Lean angle sensor
9. Starting circui ...