Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 shown in the illustration.
4. Install:
- Rocker arms
- Rocker arm shafts "1"
NOTE:
- Make sure that the cutout "a" in each rocker arm shaft is facing downward as shown in the illustration.
- Make sure the rocker arm shafts (intake and exhaust) are completely pushed into the cylinder head.
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 wea ...
Other materials:
Checking the engine oil level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Check:
Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level ...
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
...
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should measure
3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be correctly
adjusted before checkin ...