Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 compression stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft sprocket with the mark "d" on the cylinder head.
2. Loosen:
- Camshaft sprocket bolt "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor nut with a wrench "2", loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.
3. Remove:
- Camshaft sprocket
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling into the crankcase, fasten it with a wire "1".
4. Remove:
- Cylinder head
NOTE:
- Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as shown.
- Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After all of the bolts are fully loosened, remove bolts 1, 2, 4, and 6, and then remove the cylinder head with bolts 3 and 5 installed in the bolt holes.
Cylinder head
* Yamaha bond No. 1215 (Three Bond No. 1215) ...
Checking the cylinder head
1. Eliminate:
Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
Spark plug bore threads
Valve seats
...
Other materials:
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted.
1. Check:
Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Remove:
Right side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Adjust:
Throttle cable f ...
Checking the horn
1. Check:
Horn resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Disconnect the horn connectors from the
horn terminals.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) to the horn
terminals.
Positive tester probe
horn terminal "1"
Negative tester probe
horn terminal "2"
c. Measure t ...
Checking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...