Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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
Mineral deposits/rust
Eliminate.
3. Measure:
- Cylinder head warpage
Out of specification
Resurface
the cylinder head.
a. Place a straightedge "1" and a thickness gauge "2" across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylinder head as follows.
d. Place a 400-600 grit wet sandpaper on the surface plate and resurface the cylinder head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
NOTE:
To ensure an even surface, rotate the cylinder head several times.
Removing the cylinder head
1. Align:
"I" mark "a" on the generator rotor
(with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator
cover)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When the piston is at TDC on the compre ...
Checking the camshaft sprocket and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear "a" Replace
the
camshaft sprocket, timing chain and crankshaft
as a set.
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. C ...
Other materials:
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
repre ...
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...
Types of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the
illustration.
Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached
before removing the bulb. The majority
of these types of bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun ...