Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the valves and related components.
NOTE:
Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats), make sure the valves properly seal.
1. Check:
- Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat
Check
the valve face, valve seat, and valve seat width.Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS" on page 5-20.
a. Pour a clean solvent "a" into the intake and exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves properly seal.
NOTE:
There should be no leakage at the valve seat "1".
2. Remove:
- Valve cotters "1"
NOTE:
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
and the valve spring compressor attachment "2".
3. Remove:
- Upper spring seat "1"
- Valve spring "2"
- Valve "3"
- Valve stem seal "4"
- Lower spring seat "5"
NOTE:
Identify the position of each part very carefully so that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
Checking the valves and valve guides
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve guides.
1. Measure:
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification Replace the
valve
guide.
Valve-stem-to-valve ...
Other materials:
Checking the piston rings
1. Measure:
Piston ring side clearance
Out of specification Replace the
piston
and piston rings as a set.
NOTE:
Before measuring the piston ring side clearance,
eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston
ring grooves and piston rings.
2. Install:
Piston ring
(into the cylind ...
Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Engine overheating
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be ...
Removing the crankshaft
1. Remove:
Crankshaft "1"
NOTE:
Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase
separating tool "2".
Make sure the crankcase separating tool is
centered over the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
To protect the end of the crankshaft, place
an appropriate sized socket between the
c ...