Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
4. Measure:
- Rocker arm shaft outside diameter "a"
Out of specification Replace.
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 ...
Other materials:
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize
that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modif ...
Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the ...
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehic ...