Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the piston pin

1. Check:

  • Piston pin Blue discoloration/grooves 
    Replace the piston pin and then check the lubrication system.

2. Measure:

  • Piston pin outside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace
    the piston pin.

Checking the piston pin


3. Measure:

  • Piston pin bore diameter "b" Out of specification Replace
    the piston.

Checking the piston pin


4. Calculate:

Piston-pin-to-piston-pin-bore clearance Out of specification Replace the
piston pin and piston as a set.

  • Piston-pin-to-piston-pin-bore clearance = Piston pin bore diameter "b" - Piston pin outside diameter "a"

    Checking the piston rings
    1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits ...

    Installing the piston and cylinder
    1. Install: Top ring "1" 2nd ring "2" Oil ring expander "3" Lower oil ring rail "4" Upper oil ring rail "5" NOTE: Be sure to install the piston rings so that the manufacturer marks or ...

    Other materials:

    Preparation for removal and disassembly
    1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material. 2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment. Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8. 3. When disassembling, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears, cylinders, pistons and other part ...

    Checking the speed sensor
    1. Check: Speed sensor output voltage Out of specification → Replace. a. Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the speed sensor coupler (wire harness end) as shown. Positive tester probe gray "1" Negative tester probe gray/black "2" b. Set the main switch to "ON". c. ...

    Checking the steering
    Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground. WARNING! To ...

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