2002 YAMAHA YZ125LC Cylinder

2-5
SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Spark plug M14 ×1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Cylinder head (nut) M 8 ×1.25 5 28 2.8 20
(stud) M 8 ×1.25 5 13 1.3 9.4
Cylinder (nut) M 8 ×1.25 4 30 3.0 22
(stud) M10 ×1.25 4 13 1.3 9.4
Power valve:
Cover M 5 ×0.8 4 4 0.4 2.9
Link lever M 4 ×0.7 1 4 0.4 2.9
Holder (power valve) M 5 ×0.8 4 8 0.8 5.8
Push rod M 5 ×0.8 1 5 0.5 3.6
Thrust plate M 5 ×0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Governor fork M 4 ×0.7 2 5 0.5 3.6
Housing M 5 ×0.8 4 5 0.5 3.6
Impeller M 8 ×1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M 6 ×1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator panel M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M 6 ×1.0 8 1 0.1 0.7
Air filter element M 6 ×1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Carburetor joint M 6 ×1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Air filter case M 6 ×1.0 4 4 0.4 2.9
Air filter guide clamp M 5 ×0.8 1 1 0.1 0.7
Read valve M 3 ×0.5 6 1 0.1 0.7
Crankcase M 6 ×1.0 12 14 1.4 10
Crankcase cover (right) M 6 ×1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase cover (left) M 6 ×1.0 5 5 0.5 3.6
Chain cover M 6 ×1.0 2 5 0.5 3.6
Bearing plate cover M 6 ×1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Holder M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil check bolt M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt M12 ×1.5 1 20 2.0 14
Kick starter M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Cluch cover M 6 ×1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Primary drive gear M10 ×1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Clutch boss M16 ×1.0 1 80 8.0 58
Clutch spring M 6 ×1.0 5 10 1.0 7.2
Push lever axle M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Drive sprocket M16 ×1.0 1 60 6.0 43
Shift pedal M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Bearing plate cover (shift cam) M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Shift guide M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M 8 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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 ×1.85/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 111 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 245 ×4.0 mm (9.65 ×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 Zero mm (Zero in)…
(vertical height above footrest top)
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8~13 mm (0.31~0.51 in)…
Throttle grip free play 3~5 mm (0.12~0.20 in)…
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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).
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Handle crown and outer tube M 8 ×1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Under bracket and outer tube M 8 ×1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Handle crown and steering shaft M24 ×1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar holder (upper) M 8 ×1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering ring nut M28 ×1.0 1 Refer to NOTE
Front fork and cap bolt M48 ×1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 ×1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork) M12 ×1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt M 5 ×0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and protector M 6 ×1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stayM 5 ×0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Front fork and brake hose holder M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and hose cover M 8 ×1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Front fork and hose cover M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle cable cap M 4 ×0.7 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front brake master cylinder and bracket M 6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever (bolt) M 6 ×1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
(nut) M 6 ×1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M 6 ×1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Clutch lever (bolt) M 6 ×1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Clutch lever holder M 5 ×0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder cap M 4 ×0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper and front fork M 8 ×1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Grip cap upper and lower M 6 ×1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plugM10 ×1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin M10 ×1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screwM 8 ×1.25 1 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and nut M16 ×1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M 8 ×1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc and wheel hub M 6 ×1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc and wheel hub M 6 ×1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal mounting M 8 ×1.25 1 26 2.6 19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Rear brake master cylinder and frame M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Rear brake reservoir tank and frame M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 ×1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Nipple (spoke) – 72 3 0.3 2.2
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M 8 ×1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Protector and rear brake caliper M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Engine mounting:
Engine and frame (front) M10 ×1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 ×1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine bracket and frame M 8 ×1.25 2 34 3.4 24
Engine bracket and engine M 8 ×1.25 1 34 3.4 24
Pivot shaft and nut M16 ×1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 ×1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 ×1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame M 8 ×1.25 3 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M 5 ×0.8 4 2 0.2 1.4
Chain tensioner mounting M 8 ×1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Chain support and swingarm M 6 ×1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M 5 ×0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank mounting M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank and fuel cock M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M 6 ×1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop mounting M 6 ×1.0 6 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender mounting M 6 ×1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting M 6 ×1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Side cover mounting M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M 8 ×1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Number plate M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
NOTE:

- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
APass the reservoir hose between the brake
hose and swingarm bracket.
BInstall the brake hose to the caliper with the
paint on the pipe facing the caliper and with
the pipe contacting the caliper projection.
CPass the brake hose into the brake hose
holders.
DIf the brake hose contacts the spring (rear
shock absorber), correct its twist.
EInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the
projection on the master cylinder. 1Hose guide
2Master cylinder
3Brake hose holder
4Brake hose
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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
AInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as show and lightly touches the
projection on the master cylinder.
BPass the “ENGINE STOP” button lead in
the middle of the clutch holder.
CPass the clutch cable in front of the throttle
cable.
DClamp the “ENGINE STOP” button lead to
the handlebar to 3 clicks.
EPass the brake hose in front of the number
plate and through the cable guide.
FCross the clutch cable and throttle cable
over the number plate boss. 1Brake hose
2Master cylinder
3“ENGINE STOP” button lead
4“ENGINE STOP” button
5Throttle cable
6Clutch cable
7Clamp
8Cable guide
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
INSP
ADJ
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
EC310052
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required
maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining
and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Item Remarks
PISTON
Inspect and clean
Inspect crack
ReplaceRemove carbon
PISTON RING
InspectCheck ring end gap
Replace
PISTON PIN, SMALL END BEARING
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and cleanRemove carbon
RetightenCheck gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Inspect score marks
ReplaceInspect wear
YPVS
Inspect and clean
CLUTCHInspect housing, friction
Inspect and adjustplate, clutch plate and
Replacespring
TRANSMISSION
Replace oilYamalube 4 (10W-30) or
InspectSAE 10W-30 SE motor oil
Replace bearing
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
InspectInspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
MUFFLER
Inspect
Clean
CRANK
Inspect and clean
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube
Lubricate, slack, alignmentChain slack: 40~50 mm
Replace(1.6~2.0 in)
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
INSP
ADJ
Item Remarks
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolantEvery two years
Inspect hoses
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Refer to “STARTING
RetightenAND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricateUse foam air-filter oil
Replace
FRAME
Clean and inspect
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper bolts,

master cylinder bolts and union bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluidEvery one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oilSuspension oil “01”
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
Clean and lubeLithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(After
Inspect and adjustrain ride)
Lube Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retighten
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspect
SWINGARM
Inspect, lube and retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect, lube and retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lubeLithium base grease
Replace bearing
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,

tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
LubricateLithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connectionYamaha cable lube or
LubricateSAE 10W-30 motor oil
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
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