Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Camshaft / Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

The following procedure applies to all of the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.

1. Check:

Rocker arm Damage/wear Replace.

2. Check:

Rocker arm shaft Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/ scratches Replace or
check the lubrication system.

3. Measure:

Rocker arm inside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

4. Measure:

Rocker arm shaft outside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

5. Calculate:

Rocker-arm-to-rocker-arm-shaft clearance

NOTE:

Calculate the clearance by subtracting the rocker arm shaft outside diameter from the rocker arm inside diameter.

Out of specification Replace the
defective part(s).

Checking the camshaft

1. Check: Camshaft lobes Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches Replace the camshaft. 2. Measure: Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b" Out of specification Replace the cams ...

Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

1. Lubricate: Rocker arms Rocker arm shafts 2. Lubricate: Camshaft 3. Install: Camshaft "1" NOTE: Make sure that the camshaft projections "a" and hole "b" are positioned as s ...

Other materials:

Checking the radiator
1. Check: Radiator fins obstruction clean. Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator. Damage repair or replace. NOTE: Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head screwdriver. 2. Check: Radiator hoses Cracks/damage Replace. 3. Measure: Radiator cap ...

Installing the throttle body
1. Install: Throttle body joint clamps NOTE: Align the projections "a" on the throttle body joint with the slot "b" in each throttle body joint clamp. 2. Install: Throttle body joint NOTE: Align the projection "a" on the throttle body joint with the slot "b" in the intake mani ...

Self-diagnostic function table
If the ECU detects an abnormal signal from a sensor while the vehicle is being driven, the ECU illuminates the engine trouble warning light and provides the engine with alternate operating instructions that are appropriate for the type of malfunction. When an abnormal signal is received fro ...