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
...
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 wheel (disc)
1. Install:
Rear brake disc
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Rear brake disc
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-33.
3. Lubricate:
Rear wheel axle
Contact surface of rear wheel hub and rear
wheel
Whee ...
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 ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...