Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Cylinder head

Installing the exhaust assembly

1. Install: Exhaust assembly "1" Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assembly bolts "3" "4" NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts. 2. Tighten: Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assem ...

Removing the cylinder head

1. Align: "I" mark "a" on the generator rotor (with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover) a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. b. When the piston is at TDC on the compre ...

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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 ...

Checking the camshaft sprocket and timing chain guide
1. Check: Camshaft sprocket More than 1/4 tooth wear "a" Replace the camshaft sprocket, timing chain and crankshaft as a set. a. 1/4 tooth b. Correct 1. Timing chain roller 2. Camshaft sprocket 2. Check: Timing chain guide (exhaust side) Damage/wear Replace. ...

Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose
The air filter element should be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. In addition, the air filter check hose must be ...