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 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 spa ...

Checking the starter motor
1. Check: Commutator Dirt Clean with 600 grit sandpaper. 2. Measure: Commutator diameter "a" Out of specification Replace the starter motor. 3. Measure: Mica undercut "a" Out of specification Scrape the mica to the proper measurement with a hacksaw blade ...

Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Handlebar grip "1" NOTE: Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handleb ...