Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the piston pin

1. Check:

  • Piston pin Blue discoloration/grooves 
    Replace the piston pin and then check the lubrication system.

2. Measure:

  • Piston pin outside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace
    the piston pin.

Checking the piston pin


3. Measure:

  • Piston pin bore diameter "b" Out of specification Replace
    the piston.

Checking the piston pin


4. Calculate:

Piston-pin-to-piston-pin-bore clearance Out of specification Replace the
piston pin and piston as a set.

  • Piston-pin-to-piston-pin-bore clearance = Piston pin bore diameter "b" - Piston pin outside diameter "a"

    Checking the piston rings
    1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits ...

    Installing the piston and cylinder
    1. Install: Top ring "1" 2nd ring "2" Oil ring expander "3" Lower oil ring rail "4" Upper oil ring rail "5" NOTE: Be sure to install the piston rings so that the manufacturer marks or ...

    Other materials:

    Installing the front brake master cylinder
    1. Install: Brake master cylinder "1" Brake master cylinder holder "2" NOTE: Install the brake master cylinder holder with the arrow mark "a" pointing forward. Align the end of the brake master cylinder holder with the punch mark "b" on the handlebar. First, tighten the front bo ...

    Checking the starter motor
    1. Check: Commutator Dirt Clean with 600 grit sandpaper. 2. Measure: Commutator diameter "a" Out of specification Replace the starter motor. 3. Measure: Mica undercut "a" Out of specification Scrape the mica to the proper measurement with a hacksaw blade ...

    Installing the front fork legs
    The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Install: Front fork leg Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket pinch bolts. NOTE: Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5 mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket. 2. Tighten: Lower br ...

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