Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
- Timing chain
Damage/stiffness
Replace the
timing chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
Checking the crankcase
1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
Crankcase
Cracks/damage Replace.
Oil de ...
Checking the bearings and oil seal
1. Check:
Bearings
Clean and lubricate the bearings, and then
rotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough movement Replace.
Oil seal
Damage/wear Replace.
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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:
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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 " ...
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or covering
it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humidity
to seep in and ...