Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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" 
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".
b. Install the new valve guide with the valve
guide installer "2" and valve guide remover
"1". 
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.
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.
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.
Removing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
NOTE:
Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder
head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats),
make sure th ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank cap lock cover
Unlock.
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover.
Insert the key into the lock and turn
it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel
tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank ca ...
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted.
1. Check:
Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Remove:
Right side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Adjust:
Throttle cable f ...