Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.

Checking the valve springs


2. Measure:

  • Compressed valve spring force "a" Out of specification Replace the valve spring.

Checking the valve springs


b. Installed length

3. Measure:

  • Valve spring tilt "a" Out of specification Replace the
    valve spring.

Checking the valve springs


    Checking the valve seats
    The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve seats. 1. Eliminate: Carbon deposits (from the valve face and valve seat) 2. Check: Valve seat Pitting/wear Replace the ...

    Installing the valves
    The following procedure applies to all of the valves and related components. 1. Deburr: Valve stem end (with an oil stone) 2. Lubricate: Valve stem "1" Valve stem seal "2" (with ...

    Other materials:

    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. 3. Measure: Piston pin bore diameter "b" Out of specifica ...

    Checking the valve seats
    The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve seats. 1. Eliminate: Carbon deposits (from the valve face and valve seat) 2. Check: Valve seat Pitting/wear Replace the cylinder head. 3. Measure: Valve seat width C "a" Out of specification Replace the ...

    Adjusting the engine idling speed
    The engine idling speed must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The engine should be warm before making this adjustment. Remove panel A. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, ...

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