Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the valves

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

NOTE:

Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats), make sure the valves properly seal.

1. Check:

  • Valve sealing Leakage at the valve seat Check
    the valve face, valve seat, and valve seat width.

    Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS" on page 5-20.

a. Pour a clean solvent "a" into the intake and exhaust ports.

b. Check that the valves properly seal.

NOTE:

There should be no leakage at the valve seat "1".

Removing the valves


2. Remove:

  • Valve cotters "1"

NOTE:

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


Removing the valves


3. Remove:

  • Upper spring seat "1"
  • Valve spring "2"
  • Valve "3"
  • Valve stem seal "4"
  • Lower spring seat "5"

NOTE:

Identify the position of each part very carefully so that it can be reinstalled in its original place.

Removing the valves


    Valves and valve springs
    ...

    Checking the valves and valve guides
    The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve guides. 1. Measure: Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance Out of specification Replace the valve guide. Valve-stem-to-valve ...

    Other materials:

    Removing the lower bracket
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Upper ring nut Rubber washer Lower ring nut "1" Lower bracket NOTE: Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut wrench "2". ...

    Removing the generator
    1. Remove: Generator rotor nut "1" Washer NOTE: While holding the generator rotor "2" with the sheave holder "3", loosen the generator rotor nut. Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the projection on the generator rotor. 2. Remove: Generator rotor "1" (with the ...

    Checking the rear wheel
    1. Check: Rear wheel axle Rear wheel Wheel bearings Oil seals Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8. 2. Check: Tire Rear wheel Damage/wear → Replace. Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page 3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on page 3-25. 3. Measure: Radi ...

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