Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 "2" projects from the camshaft (exhaust cam) as shown in the illustration "A".
d. Move the decompression lever "1" in the direction of the arrow shown and check that the decompression cam does not project from the camshaft (exhaust cam) as shown in the illustration "B".
Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
NOTE:
While pressing the ...
Installing the cylinder head
1. Install:
Cylinder head
NOTE:
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.
2. Tighten:
Cylinder head bolts "1"
Cylinder head bolts "2"
NOTE:
Lubricate the cylinder ...
Other materials:
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...
Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearanc ...
Checking and lubricating the cables
The following procedure applies to all of the inner
and outer cables.
WARNINGDamaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Replace
damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
Outer cable
Damage Replace.
2 ...