Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Incorrect engine idling speed

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Troubleshooting / Incorrect engine idling speed

Engine

1. Cylinder and cylinder head

  • Incorrect valve clearance
  • Damaged valve train components

2. Air filter

  • Clogged air filter element

Fuel system

1. Throttle body

  • Damaged or loose throttle body joint
  • Improperly adjusted engine idling speed (idle adjusting screw)
  • Improper throttle cable free play
  • Flooded throttle body
  • Faulty air induction system

Electrical system

1. Battery

  • Discharged battery
  • Faulty battery

2. Spark plug

  • Incorrect spark plug gap
  • Incorrect spark plug heat range
  • Fouled spark plug
  • Worn or damaged electrode
  • Worn or damaged insulator
  • Faulty spark plug cap

3. Ignition coil

  • Broken or shorted primary or secondary coils
  • Faulty spark plug lead
  • Cracked or broken ignition coil

4. Ignition system

  • Faulty ECU
  • Faulty crankshaft position sensor
  • Broken generator rotor woodruff key
    Starting failures
    Engine 1. Cylinder and cylinder head - Loose spark plug - Loose cylinder head or cylinder - Damaged cylinder head gasket - Damaged cylinder gasket - Worn or damaged cylinder - Incorrect valve c ...

    Poor medium-and-high-speed performance
    Refer to "STARTING FAILURES" on page 9-1. Engine 1. Air filter Clogged air filter element Fuel system 1. Fuel pump Faulty fuel pump Faulty gear shifting Shifting is difficult Refer ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the water pump
    1. Check: Water pump housing cover Water pump housing Cracks/damage Replace. Impeller shaft Cracks/damage/wear Replace. Bearing Rough movement Replace. Radiator outlet hose Cracks/damage Replace. ...

    Checking the piston rings
    1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves and piston rings. 2. Install: Piston ring (into the cylind ...

    Checking the starter motor
    1. Check: Commutator Dirt Clean with 600 grit sandpaper. 2. Measure: Commutator diameter "a" Out of specification Replace the starter motor. 3. Measure: Mica undercut "a" Out of specification Scrape the mica to the proper measurement with a hacksaw blade ...

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