Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should measure
3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessar ...
Tires
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be check ...
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Checking the decompression system
1. Check:
Decompression system
a. Check the decompression system with the
camshaft sprocket and the decompression
cam installed to the camshaft.
b. Check that the decompression lever "1"
moves smoothly.
c. Without operating the decompression lever,
check that the decompression cam " ...
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 cylinder and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...