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:
Outline of the fi system
The main function of a fuel supply system is to provide fuel to the
combustion chamber at the optimum
air-fuel ratio in accordance with the engine operating conditions and the
atmospheric temperature. In
the conventional carburetor system, the air-fuel ratio of the mixture that is
supplied t ...
Removing the piston
1. Remove:
Piston pin clips "1"
Piston pin "2"
Piston "3"
CAUTION:Do not use a hammer to drive the piston
pin
out.
NOTE:
Before removing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a clean rag to prevent
the piston pin clip from falling in ...
Multi-function display
1. Multi-function display
2. "RESET/SELECT" button
The multi-function display is equipped with the
following:
a speedometer (which shows the riding speed)
an odometer (which shows the total distance
traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the distance traveled
since they were last ...