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:
Installing the clutch
1. Install:
Conical spring washer "1"
NOTE:
Install the conical spring washer as shown in the
illustration.
2. Install:
Clutch housing
Thrust washer "1"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the thrust washer so that its
sharp edge "a" is facing away from the clutch
boss.
3. Instal ...
Air induction system
1. Air induction system hose (air filter case to
reed valve assembly)
2. Air induction system reed valve assembly
3. Air induction system hose (reed valve
assembly to exhaust pipe)
Checking the air induction system
Air injection
The air induction system burns unburned exhaust
gases b ...
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recognize
that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modif ...