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 fuses
The following procedure applies to all of the fuses.
CAUTION:To avoid a short circuit, always turn the
main
switch to "OFF" when checking or replacing
a fuse.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Fuse
a. Connect the pocket te ...
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 spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...
Setting the normal mode
NOTE:
The engine speed, coolant temperature, and fault code, if detected, can be
displayed on the LCD of the
FI diagnostic tool when the tool is connected to the vehicle and is set to the
normal mode.
1. Set the main switch to "OFF" and the engine stop switch to "".
2. Disconnect the self- ...