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:
Adjusting the exhaust gas volume
NOTE:
Be sure to set the CO density level to standard,
and then adjust the exhaust gas volume.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Set the main switch to "OFF".
3. Disconnect:
Self-diagnosis signal connector "1"
4. Connect:
FI diagnostic tool "2 ...
Checking the crankshaft
1. Measure:
Crankshaft runout
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft,
bearing or both.
NOTE:
Turn the crankshaft slowly.
2. Measure:
Big end side clearance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft.
3. Measure:
Crankshaft width
Out of specification&nbs ...
Installing the front brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
Brake hose union bolt "4"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
CAUTION:
Install the brake ...