Yamaha YZF-R125 Quiz
Engine

Checking the decompression system

In this manual: Engine
General information — 15Specifications — 14Periodic checks and adjustments — 41Chassis — 67Engine — 76Cooling system — 12Fuel system — 10Electrical system — 61Troubleshooting — 13
~1min read

1. Check:

  • Decompression system

a. Check the decompression system with the camshaft sprocket and the decompression cam installed to the camshaft.

b. Check that the decompression lever "1" moves smoothly.

c. Without operating the decompression lever, check that the decompression cam "2" projects from the camshaft (exhaust cam) as shown in the illustration "A".

d. Move the decompression lever "1" in the direction of the arrow shown and check that the decompression cam does not project from the camshaft (exhaust cam) as shown in the illustration "B".

Checking the decompression system

Checking the decompression system

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