Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: 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.
2. Loosen:
- Camshaft sprocket bolt "1"
NOTE:
While holding the generator rotor nut with a wrench "2", loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.
3. Remove:
- Camshaft sprocket
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling into the crankcase, fasten it with a wire "1".
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.
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:
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose
The air filter element should be replaced
at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Have a Yamaha dealer replace
the air filter element more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. In addition, the air filter check
hose must be ...
Checking the rear brake disc
1. Remove:
Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.
2. Check:
Brake disc
Damage/galling → Replace.
3. Measure:
Brake disc deflection
Out of specification → Correct the brake
disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DIS ...
Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handleb ...