Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the piston and cylinder
1. Install:
- Top ring "1"
- 2nd ring "2"
- Oil ring expander "3"
- Lower oil ring rail "4"
- Upper oil ring rail "5"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the manufacturer marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
- Piston "1"
- Piston pin "2"
- Piston pin clips "3"
NOTE:
- Apply engine oil to the piston pin.
- Make sure the arrow mark "a" on the piston points towards the exhaust side of the cylinder.
- Before installing the piston pin clips, cover the crankcase opening with a clean rag to prevent the clips from falling into the crankcase.
3. Lubricate:
- Piston
- Piston rings
- Cylinder
(with the recommended lubricant)
4. Offset:
- Piston ring end gaps
a. Top ring
b. Upper oil ring rail
c. Oil ring expander
d. Lower oil ring rail
e. 2nd ring
f. 20 mm (0.79 in)
A. Intake side
5. Install:
- Dowel pins
- Cylinder head gasket
- Cylinder "1"
NOTE:
- While compressing the piston rings with one hand, install the cylinder with the other hand.
- Pass the timing chain and timing chain guide (intake side) through the timing chain cavity.
Checking the piston pin
1. Check:
Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves
Replace the
piston pin and then check the lubrication system.
2. Measure:
Piston pin outside diameter "a"
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Other materials:
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
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Removing the rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully. ...
Installing the shift forks and shift drum assembly
1. Install:
Shift fork-L "1"
Shift fork-C "2"
Shift fork-R "3"
Shift drum assembly "4"
Springs
Shift fork guide bar "5"
NOTE:
The embossed marks on the shift forks should
face towards the right side of the engine and be
in the following sequence: "R", "C", "L".
2. Check:
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