Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the ignition spark gap
1. Check:
Ignition spark gap
Out of specification
Perform the
ignition
system troubleshooting, starting with step 5.
Refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page
8-3. 
NOTE:
If the ignition spark gap is within specification, the ignition system circuit is operating normally.
a. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
b. Connect the ignition checker "1" as shown.
2. Spark plug cap
c. Set the main switch to "ON" and the engine
stop switch to "
".
d. Measure the ignition spark gap "a".
e. Crank the engine by pushing the start switch
" 
" and gradually increase the
spark gap until
a misfire occurs.
Checking the ignition coil
1. Check:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors from
the ignition coil terminals.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1)
to ...
Checking the crankshaft position sensor
1. Disconnect:
Crankshaft position sensor coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
Crankshaft position sensor resistance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft
position senso ...
Other materials:
Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
Low coolant level
2. Radiator
Damaged or leaking radiator
Faulty radiator cap
...
Removing the crankshaft
1. Remove:
Crankshaft "1"
NOTE:
Remove the crankshaft with the crankcase
separating tool "2".
Make sure the crankcase separating tool is
centered over the crankshaft.
CAUTION:
To protect the end of the crankshaft, place
an appropriate sized socket between the
c ...
Checking the decompression system
1. Check:
Decompression system
a. Check the decompression system with the
camshaft sprocket and the decompression
cam installed to the camshaft.
b. Check that the decompression lever "1"
moves smoothly.
c. Without operating the decompression lever,
check that the decompression cam " ...