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:
Assembling the front brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
dust seals and piston seals to swell and
distort.
...
Checking the stator coil
1. Disconnect:
Stator coil coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
Stator coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace the
crankshaft
position sensor/stator assembly.
a. Connect the pocket tester ( ×
1) to the stator
coil coupler as shown.
b. Measure the sta ...
Adjusting the exhaust gas volume
NOTE:
Be sure to set the CO density level to standard,
and then adjust the exhaust gas volume.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Set the main switch to "OFF".
3. Disconnect:
Self-diagnosis signal connector "1"
4. Connect:
FI diagnostic tool "2 ...