Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / 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 wear/pitting/ scratches Replace or
check the lubrication system.

3. Measure:

Rocker arm inside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

4. Measure:

Rocker arm shaft outside diameter "a" Out of specification Replace.

Checking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts

5. Calculate:

Rocker-arm-to-rocker-arm-shaft clearance

NOTE:

Calculate the clearance by subtracting the rocker arm shaft outside diameter from the rocker arm inside diameter.

Out of specification Replace the
defective part(s).

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 cams ...

Installing the camshaft and rocker arms

1. Lubricate: Rocker arms Rocker arm shafts 2. Lubricate: Camshaft 3. Install: Camshaft "1" NOTE: Make sure that the camshaft projections "a" and hole "b" are positioned as s ...

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Starting circuit cut-off system operation
If the engine stop switch is set to " " and the main switch is set to "ON" (both switches are closed), the starter motor can only operate if at least one of the following conditions is met: The transmission is in neutral (the neutral switch is closed). The clutch lever is pulled to the ...

Installing the rear brake master cylinder
1. Install: Copper washers "1" Brake hose "2" Rear brake light switch "3" WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33. CAUTION:When installing the brake hose onto the brake master ...

Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
Removing and installing the cowlings and panel Cowling A Cowling B Cowling C Cowling D Panel A The cowlings and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be ...