Home 1994 – 2001 Yamaha YZ125 – Exhaust Valve Governor – Removal – Inspection – Installation 4 - Place your connecting rod assembly in a zip-lock bag and spray it down with penetrating oil to deep clean the pivot points

4 – Place your connecting rod assembly in a zip-lock bag and spray it down with penetrating oil to deep clean the pivot points

1 - Your exhaust valve governor sits at the bottom front of your right crankcase

4 – Place your connecting rod assembly in a zip-lock bag and spray it down with penetrating oil to deep clean the pivot points

13 – Install a new gasket, and install the linkage cover
5 – Clean the pushrod bore, and check for any burs, cracks, or obvious damage