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:
Installing the front brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
Brake hose union bolt "4"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
CAUTION:
Install the brake ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Checking the crankshaft
1. Measure:
Crankshaft runout
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft,
bearing or both.
NOTE:
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
2. Measure:
Big end side clearance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft.
3. Measure:
Crankshaft width
Out of specification&nbs ...