Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the valve springs.
1. Measure:
- Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
- Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. Measure:
- Valve spring tilt "a"
Out of specification
Replace the
valve spring.
Checking the valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the ...
Installing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
Valve stem end
(with an oil stone)
2. Lubricate:
Valve stem "1"
Valve stem seal "2"
(with ...
Other materials:
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 4-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
This motor ...
Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Install:
Rear shock absorber assembly
Relay arm "1"
NOTE:
Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten:
Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
Relay arm nut
Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
3. Install:
Connecting arms
NOTE:
When ins ...
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestrians
or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, ...