Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the valves and valve guides

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Valves and valve springs / Checking the valves and valve guides

The following procedure applies to all of the valves and valve guides.

1. Measure:

  • Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance Out of specification Replace the
    valve guide.

Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance = Valve guide inside diameter "a" - Valve stem diameter "b"


Checking the valves and valve guides


2. Replace:

  • Valve guide

NOTE:

To ease valve guide removal and installation, and to maintain the correct fit, heat the cylinder head to 100 C (212 F) in an oven.

a. Remove the valve guide with the valve guide remover "1".

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b. Install the new valve guide with the valve guide installer "2" and valve guide remover "1".


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a. Valve guide position

c. After installing the valve guide, bore the valve guide with the valve guide reamer "3" to obtain the proper valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance.

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NOTE:

After replacing the valve guide, reface the valve seat.


3. Eliminate:

  • Carbon deposits (from the valve face and valve seat)

4. Check:

  • Valve face Pitting/wear Grind the valve
    face.
  • Valve stem end Mushroom shape or diameter larger than the body of the valve stem Replace
    the valve.

5. Measure:

  • Valve margin thickness D "a" Out of specification Replace
    the valve.

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6. Measure:

  • Valve stem runout Out of specification Replace
    the valve.

NOTE:

  • When installing a new valve, always replace the valve guide.
  • If the valve is removed or replaced, always replace the valve stem seal.

Checking the valves and valve guides


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