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".
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".
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.
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 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 ...
Main switch/steering lock
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, license
plate light and ...
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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