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GEN
INFO
FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL
EC160051
FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL
Mix oil with the gas at the ratio specified below.
Always use fresh, name-brand gasoline, and mix
the oil and gas the day of the race. Do not use
premix that is more than a few hours old.
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
cC
Never mix two types of oil in the same
batch; clotting of the oil could result. If you
wish to change oil types, be sure to drain
the fuel tank and the carburetor float bowl
of old premix prior to filling with the new
type.
Fuel tank capacity:
8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Mixing oil
Recommended oil:
Yamalube “2-R”
(Yamalube racing 2-cycle oil)
Mixing ratio: 30 : 1
If unavailable, use an equivalent
type of oil.
Recommended fuel:
Except for ZA:
Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
For ZA:
Premium gasoline
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SPECGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ125LC (EUROPE)
YZ125P1 (USA)
YZ125(P) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Model code number: 5NY1 (USA, CDN, ZA)
5NY2 (EUROPE)
5NY4 (AUS, NZ)
Dimensions:USA, ZAAUS, NZ EUROPE CDN
Overall length 2,134 mm←2,130 mm←
(84.0 in) (83.9 in)
Overall width 827 mm←←←
(32.6 in)
Overall height 1,318 mm 1,315 mm 1,311 mm 1,315 mm
(51.9 in) (51.8 in) (51.6 in) (51.8 in)
Seat height 993 mm←992 mm←
(39.1 in) (39.1 in)
Wheelbase 1,438 mm←←←
(56.6 in)
Minimum ground clearance 400 mm←398 mm←
(15.7 in) (15.7 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 95.0 kg (209.4 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke, gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 124 cm
3(4.36 lmp oz, 4.19 US oz)
Bore ×Stroke 54 ×54.5 mm (2.126 ×2.146 in)
Compression ratio 8.7~10.8 : 1
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Premix (30 : 1)(Yamalube 2-R)
Oil type or grade (2-Cycle):
Transmission oil Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE
motor oil
Periodic oil change 0.65 L (0.57 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Total amount 0.70 L (0.62 Imp qt, 0.74 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 0.95 L (0.84 Imp qt, 1.00 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Except for ZA: Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher
For ZA: Premium gasoline
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONSEC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard Limit
Transmission:
Main axle deflection limit…
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Drive axle deflection limit…
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Shifter:
Shifting type Cam drum and guide bar…
Guide bar bending limit…
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Kick starter type: Kick and mesh type…
Kick clip friction force P=0.8~1.2 kg (1.8~2.6 lb)…
Air filter oil grade (oiled filter):Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil…
Carburetor: USA, CDN, ZA
EUROPE
AUS, NZ
Type/Manufacturer TMXχ
38SS←
/MIKUNI
I.D. mark 5NY1 00 5NY2 10…
Main jet (M.J.) #420 #430…
Jet needle-clip position (J.N.) 6CHY5-79-3 6CHY5-77-3…
Cutaway (C.A.) 5.75←…
Pilot jet (P.J.) #30←…
Pilot air screw (P.A.S.) 2-1/2 1-3/4…
Valve seat size (V.S.)
ø3.8 mm (0.15 in)←…
Starter jet (G.S.) #80←…
Fuel level (F.L.) 9.5~10.5 mm 11.5~12.5 mm
(0.37~0.41 in) (0.45~0.49 in)
Reed valve:
Thickness* 0.42 mm (0.017 in)…
Valve stopper height 8.2~8.6 mm (0.323~0.339 in)…
Valve bending limit…
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size:
Width 107.8 mm (4.24 in)…
Height (left) 240 mm (9.45 in)…
(right) 220 mm (8.66 in)…
Thickness 32 mm (1.26 in)…
Radiator cap opening pressure 95~125 kPa…
(0.95~1.25 kg/cm
2, 13.5~17.8 psi)
Radiator capacity (total) 0.57 L (0.50 Imp qt, 0.60 US qt)…
Water pump:
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump…
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
EC212201
CHASSIS
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing…
Front suspension: USA, CDN, ZA
EUROPE
AUS, NZ
Front fork travel
300 mm (11.8 in)←…
Fork spring free length
460 mm (18.1 in)←455 mm (17.9 in)
Spring rate, STD K=4.02 N/mm K=Approx.…
(0.410 kg/mm, 4.02 N/mm
23.0 lb/in) (0.410 kg/mm,
23.0 lb/in)
Optional spring/Spacer Yes←…
Oil capacity 573 cm
3←…
(20.2 Imp oz,
19.4 US oz)
Oil level
135 mm (5.31 in)←…
80~150 mm ←…
(From top of outer tube with inner tube(3.15~5.91 in)
and damper rod fully compressed
without spring.)
Oil grade Suspension oil ←…
“01”
Inner tube outer diameter 46 mm (1.81 in)←…
Front fork top end 5 mm (0.20 in)←…
Rear suspension: USA, CDN, ZA
EUROPE
AUS, NZ
Shock absorber travel
132 mm (5.20 in)←…
Spring free length
260 mm (10.24 in) 275 mm (10.83 in)…
Fitting length
248 mm (9.76 in)262 mm (10.31 in)…
240.5~258.5 mm 255.5~273.5 mm…
(9.47~10.18 in)
(10.06~10.77 in)
Spring rate, STD K=45.0 N/mm K=Approx.…
(4.60 kg/mm, 47.0 N/mm
257.6 lb/in) (4.80 kg/mm,
268.8 lb/in)
Optional spring Yes←…
Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa ←…
(10 kg/cm
2,
142 psi)
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End…
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Side clearance…
0.2~0.9 mm
(0.008~0.035 in)
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INSP
ADJ
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
4. Remove:
9Oil drain bolt 1
9Oil filler cap 2
Drain the transmission oil.
5. Install:
9Aluminum washer
9Oil drain bolt 1
6. Fill:
9Transmission oil
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L002
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.65 L (0.57 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Adjustment steps:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
2-1/2 turns out
*1-3/4 turns out
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
*For EUROPE
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