Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 shown in the illustration.
4. Install:
- Rocker arms
- Rocker arm shafts "1"
NOTE:
- Make sure that the cutout "a" in each rocker arm shaft is facing downward as shown in the illustration.
- Make sure the rocker arm shafts (intake and exhaust) are completely pushed into the cylinder head.
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 wea ...
Other materials:
Checking the front brake lever free play
Checking the front brake lever free play
Brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure
2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake lever
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
WARNING
An incorrect brake le ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
General chassis
Installing the air filter case
1. Install:
Air filter case joint clamp
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the air filter case with
the slot "b" in the air filter case joint clamp.
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