Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the camshaft

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Camshaft / 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.

Checking the camshaft


3. Check:

Camshaft oil passage Obstruction Blow out with
compressed air.

    Camshaft
    ...

    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:

    Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
    1. Install: Rear shock absorber assembly Relay arm "1" NOTE: Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration. 2. Tighten: Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut Relay arm nut Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut 3. Install: Connecting arms NOTE: When ins ...

    Changing the coolant
    1. Remove: Lower side cowlings Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Remove: Radiator cap "1" WARNINGA hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out, which c ...

    Rear wheel
    To remove the rear wheel WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. Loosen the axle nut. Axle nut Drive chain slack adjusting bolt Locknut Brake caliper Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the pr ...

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