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.
3. Measure:
- Piston pin bore diameter "b"
Out of specification
Replace
the piston.
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:
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
Installing the radiator
1. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recommended
coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-15.
2. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks Repair or replace any
faulty part.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure Repla ...