Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the valves

The following procedure applies to all of the valves and related components.

1. Deburr:

  • Valve stem end (with an oil stone)

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2. Lubricate:

  • Valve stem "1"
  • Valve stem seal "2"
    (with the recommended lubricant)

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3. Install:

  • Lower spring seat "1"
  • Valve stem seal "2"

  • Valve "3"
  • Valve spring "4"
  • Upper spring seat "5" (into the cylinder head)

NOTE:

  • Make sure each valve is installed in its original place.
  • Install the valve springs with the larger pitch "a" facing up.

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b. Smaller pitch

4. Install:

  • Valve cotters "1"

NOTE:

Install the valve cotters by compressing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and the valve spring compressor attachment "2".


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5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face hammer.

CAUTION:

Hitting the valve tip with excessive force could damage the valve.

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    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 ...

    Cylinder and piston
    ...

    Other materials:

    Measuring the compression pressure
    NOTE: Insufficient compression pressure will result in a loss of performance. 1. Measure: Valve clearance Out of specification →Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE" on page 3-3. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Remove: ...

    Air induction system
    1. Air induction system hose (air filter case to reed valve assembly) 2. Air induction system reed valve assembly 3. Air induction system hose (reed valve assembly to exhaust pipe) Checking the air induction system Air injection The air induction system burns unburned exhaust gases b ...

    Checking the crankshaft position sensor
    1. Disconnect: Crankshaft position sensor coupler (from the wire harness) 2. Check: Crankshaft position sensor resistance Out of specification  Replace the crankshaft position sensor/stator assembly. a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 100) to the crankshaft position sensor c ...

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