Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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 the recommended lubricant)
3. Install:
- Lower spring seat "1"
- Valve stem seal "2"
- Valve "3"
- Valve spring "4"
- Upper spring seat "5" (into the cylinder head)
NOTE:
- Make sure each valve is installed in its original place.
- Install the valve springs with the larger pitch "a" facing up.
b. Smaller pitch
4. Install:
- Valve cotters "1"
NOTE:
Install the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
and the valve spring compressor attachment "2".
5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face hammer.
| CAUTION: Hitting the valve tip with excessive force could damage the valve. |
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.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve ...
Other materials:
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.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...
Assembling the front brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
dust seals and piston seals to swell and
distort.
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Cable routing
Front brake light switch lead
Right handlebar switch lead
Throttle cable
Main switch
Clutch cable
Clutch switch lead
Left handlebar switch lead
Sub-wire harness
Horn
Speed sensor lead
Front brake hose
Main switch lead
Left headlight assembly lead
Right headlight asse ...