Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
- Valve stem end (with an oil stone)
2. Lubricate:
- Valve stem "1"
- Valve stem seal "2"
(with the recommended lubricant)
3. Install:
- Lower spring seat "1"
- Valve stem seal "2"
- Valve "3"
- Valve spring "4"
- Upper spring seat "5" (into the cylinder head)
NOTE:
- Make sure each valve is installed in its original place.
- Install the valve springs with the larger pitch "a" facing up.
b. Smaller pitch
4. Install:
- Valve cotters "1"
NOTE:
Install the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
and the valve spring compressor attachment "2".
5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face hammer.
| CAUTION: Hitting the valve tip with excessive force could damage the valve. |
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve ...
Other materials:
Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...
Checking the shift forks
The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
Shift fork cam follower "1"
Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear
Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends Replace. ...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on
the followin ...