Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 from the piston ring grooves and piston rings.


Checking the piston rings


2. Install:

  • Piston ring (into the cylinder)

NOTE:

Level the piston ring into the cylinder with the piston crown.

Checking the piston rings


a. 40 mm (1.57 in)

3. Measure:

  • Piston ring end gap Out of specification Replace
    the piston ring.

NOTE:

The oil ring expander spacer end gap cannot be measured. If the oil ring rail gap is excessive, replace all three piston rings.


    Checking the cylinder and piston
    1. Check: Piston wall Cylinder wall Vertical scratches Replace the cylinder, and replace the piston and piston rings as a set. 2. Measure: Piston-to-cylinder clearance a. Mea ...

    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 ...

    Other materials:

    Storage
    Short-term Always store your motorcycle in a cool, dry place and, if necessary, protect it against dust with a porous cover. NOTICE Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or covering it with a tarp, while it is still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep in and ...

    Starting failures
    Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head - Loose spark plug - Loose cylinder head or cylinder - Damaged cylinder head gasket - Damaged cylinder gasket - Worn or damaged cylinder - Incorrect valve clearance - Improperly sealed valve - Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact - Incorrect valve timi ...

    Installing the cylinder head
    1. Install: Cylinder head NOTE: Pass the timing chain through the timing chain cavity. 2. Tighten: Cylinder head bolts "1" Cylinder head bolts "2" NOTE: Lubricate the cylinder head bolts and washers with engine oil. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the proper tighten ...

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