Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Poor medium-and-high-speed performance
Refer to "STARTING FAILURES" on page 9-1.
Engine
1. Air filter
- Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
- Faulty fuel pump
Faulty gear shifting
Shifting is difficult
Refer to "Clutch drags".
Incorrect engine idling speed
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
Incorrect valve clearance
Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
Damaged or loo ...
Shift pedal does not move
Shift shaft
Improperly adjusted shift rod
Bent shift shaft
Shift drum and shift forks
Foreign object in a shift drum groove
Seized shift fork
Bent shift fork guide bar
Transmission ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the valve clearance
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
...
Checking the clutch boss
1. Check:
Clutch boss splines
Damage/pitting/wear Replace the
clutch
boss.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause erratic
clutch operation.
Checking the pressure plate
1. Check:
Pressure plate
Cracks/damage Replace.
Checking the clutch push lever and short clutch push ...
Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
Low coolant level
2. Radiator
Damaged or leaking radiator
Faulty radiator cap
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