2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC wheel

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Item Standard Limit
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel…
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel…
Front rim size/Material 21 ´1.60/Aluminum…
Rear rim size/Material 19 ´2.15/Aluminum…
Rim runout limit:
Radial…
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral…
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Drive chain
Type/Manufacturer DID520DMA2 SDH/DAIDO…
Number of links 113 links + joint…
Chain slack 40~50 mm (1.6~2.0 in)…
Chain length (10 links)…
152.5 mm (6.004 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. ´Thickness 250 ´3.0 mm (9.84 ´0.12 in)…
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in)…
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) ´2…
Brake fluid type DOT #4…
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. ´Thickness 240 ´4.0 mm (9.45 ´0.16 in)…
Deflection limit…
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 12.7 mm (0.500 in)…
Caliper cylinder insdie dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in)…
Brake fluid type DOT #4…
Brake lever & brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in)…
Brake pedal height 5 mm (0.20 in)…
(vertical height above footrest top)
Clutch lever free play (at lever pivot) 2~4 mm (0.08~0.16 in)…
Throttle grip free play 3~5 mm (0.12~0.20 in)…
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
17
14
105
20
22
40
21
0.7
7.2
7.2
11
5.1
0.7
2.9
1.4
2.9
6.5
1.4
4.3
4.3
3.6
2.9
22
22
17
2.2
13
4.3
75
17
8.7
10
19
7.2M 8 ´ 1.25
M 8 ´ 1.25
M24 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M28 ´ 1.0
M48 ´ 1.0
M30 ´ 1.0
M12 ´ 1.25
M 5 ´ 0.8
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 4 ´ 0.7
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 5 ´ 0.8
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 4 ´ 0.7
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 5 ´ 0.8
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M 8 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.0
M10 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M16 ´ 1.5
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 6 ´ 1.0 Handle crown and outer tube
Under bracket and outer tube
Handle crown and steering shaft
Handlebar holder (upper)
Steering ring nut
Front fork and cap bolt
Front fork and base valve
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork)
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt
Front fork and protector
Front fork and brake hose holder
Front fork and hose cover
Front fork and hose cover
Throttle cable cap
Grip cap upper and lower
Clutch lever (bolt)
Clutch lever holder
Front brake master cylinder and bracket
Front brake master cylinder cap
Brake lever mounting (bolt)
Brake lever mounting (nut)
Brake lever position locknut
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stay
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Front brake caliper and front fork
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw
Front wheel axle and nut
Front wheel axle holder
Front brake disc and wheel hub
Rear brake disc and wheel hub
Brake pedal mounting
Rear brake master cylinder and framePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
4
4
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
6
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
6
6
1
223
20
145
28
30
55
29
1
10
10
16
7
1
4
2
4
9
2
6
6
5
4
30
30
23
3
18
6
105
23
12
14
26
102.3
2.0
14.5
2.8
3.0
5.5
2.9
0.1
1.0
1.0
1.6
0.7
0.1
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.9
0.2
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
3.0
3.0
2.3
0.3
1.8
0.6
10.5
2.3
1.2
1.4
2.6
1.0
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the ring nut wrench,
then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
Refer to NOTE
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
M 6 ´ 1.0
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M20 ´ 1.5
M 8 ´ 1.25
–
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M16 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 5 ´ –
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 5 ´0.8
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0 Rear brake reservoir tank and frame
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Rear wheel axle and nut
Driven sprocket and wheel hub
Nipple (spoke)
Disc cover and rear brake caliper
Protector and rear brake caliper
Engine mounting:
Engine bracket and frame
Engine and frame (front)
Engine and frame (upper)
Engine and frame (lower)
Pivot shaft and nut
Relay arm and swingarm
Relay arm and connecting rod
Connecting rod and frame
Rear shock absorber and frame
Rear shock absorber and relay arm
Rear frame and frame
Swingarm and brake hose holder
Drive chain tensioner mounting
Chain support and swingarm
Seal guard and swingarm
Fuel tank mounting
Fuel tank and fuel cock
Fuel tank and seat set bracket
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band)
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket
Seat mounting
Side cover mounting
Air scoop mounting
Front fender mounting
Rear fender mounting
Number platePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
1
1
1
1
6
72
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
4
8
4
4
17
30
30
125
42
3
7
7
34
69
69
69
85
80
80
80
56
53
29
4
19
7
5
10
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
7
7
70.7
3.0
3.0
12.5
4.2
0.3
0.7
0.7
3.4
6.9
6.9
6.9
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.6
5.3
2.9
0.4
1.9
0.7
0.5
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.3
0.7
0.7
0.75.1
22
22
90
30
2.2
5.1
5.1
24
50
50
50
61
58
58
58
40
38
21
2.9
13
5.1
3.6
7.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
2.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1CDI magneto lead
2YPVS breather hose
3Clamp
4Clutch cable
5Radiator breather hose
6CDI unit lead
7Cable guideAPass the radiator breather hose
outside the engine bracket and
inside the down-tube.Pass the
radiator breather hose inside
the CDI magneto lead.
BClamp the CDI magneto lead,
radiator breather hose and
YPVS breather hose. In so
doing, clamp the CDI magneto
lead at the rear of the down-
tube with the clamp ends for-
ward.
CClamp the radiator breather
hose and CDI magneto lead at
the rear of the down-tube with
the clamp ends outward.
DPass the clutch cable a little for-
ward of the extreme left nut that
holds the cylinder head.EPass the radiator breather hose
and CDI magneto lead in front
of the radiator hose.
FPass the radiator breather hose
and CDI magneto lead between
the frame and radiator.
GAlign the top of the brake hose
neck with the brake hose holder
bottom.
HPass the brake hose in front of
the axle boss,then fit it into the
hose groove so that the brake
hose does not contact the nut
(wheel axle).
IFit the brake hose into the guide
on the protector.
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3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
3
Item Remarks
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakagell
Check radiator cap operationl
Replace coolantlEvery two years
Inspect hosesl
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Refer to “STARTING
RetightenllAND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricatellUse foam air-filter oil
Replacel
FRAME
Clean and inspectll
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspectll
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal heightll
Lubricate pivot pointll
Check brake disc surfacell
Check fluid level and leakagell
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper bolts,
ll
master cylinder bolts and union bolts
Replace padsl
Replace brake fluidlEvery one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjustll
Replace oilllSuspension oil “01”
Replace oil seall
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
Clean and lubellLithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect and adjustll
Lube ll
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retightenll
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspectll
SWINGARM
Inspect and retightenll
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect and lubellMolybdenum disulfide grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retightenll
Clean and lubelLithium base grease
Replace bearingl
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,
ll
tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket boltll
Inspect bearingsl
Replace bearingsl
LubricatelLithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connectionllYamaha cable lube or
LubricatellSAE 10W-30 motor oil
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
EC321000
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
Coolant Check that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P3-5~9
Fuel Check that a fresh mixture of oil and gasoline is filled in
the fuel tank. Check the fuel line for leakage.P1-12
Transmission oil Check that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase
for leakage.P3-12~14
Gear shifter and clutch Check that gears can be shifted correctly in order and
that the clutch operates smoothly.P3-9
Throttle grip/Housing Check that the throttle grip operation and free play
are correctly adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and P3-10~11
housing, if necessary.
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and
rear brake.P3-17~23
Chain Check chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain
is lubricated properly.P3-24~26
Wheels Check for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for
loose spokes and have no excessive play.P3-34~35
Steering Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and
have no excessive play.P3-35~36
Front forks and Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil
rear shock absorber leakage.P3-26~33
Cables (wires) Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smooth-
ly. Check that they are not caught when the handlebars —
are turned or when the front forks travel up and down.
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no
cracks.P3-15~16
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is
not loose.P3-24
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P3-37
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P1-16
Lead connectors Check that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil
are connected tightly.P1-6
Settings Is the machine set suitably for the condition of the
racing course and weather or by taking into account the
P7-1~24
results of test runs before racing? Are inspection and
maintenance completely done?
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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
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3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
9Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling ÕBleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC366060
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
9Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification ÕReplace as a set.
2. Replace:
9Brake pad
9Install the pad pin plug w.
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Brake pad thickness a a
:
Standard
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
9Remove the protector 1and pad pin plug
2.
9Loosen the pad pin 3.
9Remove the rear wheel 4and caliper 5.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
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9Remove the pad pin 6and brake pads 7.
9Connect the transparent hose 8to the
bleed screw 9and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
9Loosen the bleed screw and push the
caliper piston in.
cC
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9Tighten the bleed screw.
9Install the brake pads 0and pad pin q.
NOTE:
9Install the brake pads with their projections
ainto the caliper recesses b.
9Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
9Install the caliper wand rear wheel e.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
9Tighten the pad pin r.
9Install the pad pin plug tand protector y.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
3. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section.
4. Check:
9Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling ÕBleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING”
section.
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