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:
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
Upper bracket
Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten t ...
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...