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 cylinder head
1. Eliminate:
Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
Spark plug bore threads
Valve seats
2. Check:
Cylinder head
Damage/scratches Replace.
Cylinder head water jacket
Min ...
Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
Bearings
Bearing races
2. Check:
Bearings
Bearing races
Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
Bearings
Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket ...
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
...