Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Removing the cylinder head

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Cylinder head / Removing the cylinder head

1. Align:

  • "I" mark "a" on the generator rotor (with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover)

a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.

b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft sprocket with the mark "d" on the cylinder head.

Removing the cylinder head


2. Loosen:

  • Camshaft sprocket bolt "1"

NOTE:

While holding the generator rotor nut with a wrench "2", loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Removing the cylinder head


3. Remove:

  • Camshaft sprocket

NOTE:

To prevent the timing chain from falling into the crankcase, fasten it with a wire "1".

Removing the cylinder head


4. Remove:

  • Cylinder head

NOTE:

  • Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as shown.
  • Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After all of the bolts are fully loosened, remove bolts 1, 2, 4, and 6, and then remove the cylinder head with bolts 3 and 5 installed in the bolt holes.

Removing the cylinder head


    Cylinder head
    * Yamaha bond No. 1215 (Three Bond No. 1215) ...

    Checking the cylinder head
    1. Eliminate: Combustion chamber carbon deposits (with a rounded scraper) NOTE: Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging or scratching: Spark plug bore threads Valve seats ...

    Other materials:

    Installing the cylinder head
    1. Install: Cylinder head NOTE: Pass the timing chain through the timing chain cavity. 2. Tighten: Cylinder head bolts "1" Cylinder head bolts "2" NOTE: Lubricate the cylinder head bolts and washers with engine oil. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the proper tighten ...

    Handlebar switches
    Left Left 1. Pass switch "PASS" 2. Dimmer switch "/" 3. Turn signal switch "/" 4. Horn switch"" Right Right Engine stop switch "/" Start switch"" Pass switch "PASS" Press this switch to flash the headlight. Dimmer switch "/" Set this switch to"" for the high beam an ...

    Installing the starter clutch
    1. Install: Starter clutch assembly Starter clutch bolts "1" NOTE: While holding the generator rotor "2" with the sheave holder "3", tighten the starter clutch bolts. Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the projection on the generator rotor. Stake the end "a" of each start ...

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