Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the ignition timing
NOTE:
Prior to checking the ignition timing, check the wiring connections of the entire ignition system.
Make sure all connections are tight and free of corrosion.
1. Remove:
- Rider seat
- Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
- Timing mark accessing screw "1"
3. Lift the fuel tank. (Do not disconnect the fuel hose, fuel drain hose, and couplers.) Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
4. Connect:
- Timing light "1"
- Digital tachometer
5. Check:
- Ignition timing
a. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then let it run at the specified engine
idling speed. 
b. Check that stationary pointer "a" in the generator cover is within the firing range "b" on the generator rotor.
Incorrect firing range → Check the ignition system.
NOTE:
The ignition timing is not adjustable.
6. Remove:
- Digital tachometer
- Timing light
7. Install:
- Fuel tank Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
8. Install:
- Timing mark accessing screw
(along with the O-ring
)
9. Install:
- Left lower side cowling
- Right side cover
- Rider seat Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Checking the spark plug
1. Remove:
Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Disconnect:
Spark plug cap
3. Remove:
Spark plug
CAUTION:Before removing the spark plug, blow away
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Measuring the compression pressure
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in a
loss of performance.
1. Measure:
Valve clearance
Out of specification →Adjust.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE"
on page ...
Other materials:
Removing the throttle body
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Disconnect:
Fuel hose
WARNINGCover the fuel hose connections with a
cloth
when disconnecting them. Residual pressure
in the fuel lines could cause fuel to
spurt out when removing the h ...
Installing the radiator
1. Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recommended
coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-15.
2. Check:
Cooling system
Leaks Repair or replace any
faulty part.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure Repla ...
Assembling the crankcase
1. Thoroughly clean all the gasket mating surfaces
and crankcase mating surfaces.
2. Apply:
Sealant
(onto the crankcase mating surfaces)
NOTE:
Do not allow any sealant to come into contact
with the oil gallery.
3. Install:
Right crankcase
NOTE:
Turn the shift drum segment ...