Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the camshaft
1. Check:
- Camshaft lobes
Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches
Replace the camshaft.
2. Measure:
- Camshaft lobe dimensions "a" and "b"
Out of specification
Replace
the camshaft.
3. Check:
Camshaft oil passage
Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.
Camshaft
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Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
The following procedure applies to all of the
rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.
1. Check:
Rocker arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Rocker arm shaft
Blue discoloration/excessive wea ...
Other materials:
Checking the cylinder head breather hose
1. Remove:
Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Cylinder head breather hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
CAUTION:Make sure the cylinder head
breather hose is
routed correctly.
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Removing the cylinder head
1. Align:
"I" mark "a" on the generator rotor
(with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator
cover)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression
stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft
sprocket with the mark "d" on the
cylinder h ...
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! To ...