2004 YAMAHA YZ250LC Shock

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS.....................................................4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER..............4-3
RADIATOR..................................................4-4
CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE...........4-7
CYLINDER HEAD , CYLINDER AND
PISTON.....................................................4-18
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN
GEAR.......................................................4-33
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND
PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR...........................4-40
YPVS GOVERNOR...................................4-49
WATER PUMP..........................................4-52
CDI MAGNETO.........................................4-56
ENGINE REMOVAL..................................4-60
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT.........4-65
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK.............................................4-72
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL........5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE.......5-10
FRONT FORK...........................................5-26
HANDLEBAR............................................5-39
STEERING................................................5-46
SWINGARM..............................................5-51
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.....................5-59
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
GEN
INFO
EC1A0013
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering shaft to Steering shaft to frame
handlebar Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to Front fork to handle crown
front fork Front fork to under bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear Installation of shock Shock absorber to frame
absorber
Rear Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Brake Front Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tighening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section in
the CHAPTER 2.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Carburetor:
Type/Manufacturer PWK38S/KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/Manufacturer BR8EG/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.5~0.6 mm (0.020~0.024 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: USA, ZA, AUS, NZ EUROPE, CDN
Primary reduction system Gear←
Primary reduction ratio 63/21 (3.000)←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive←
Secondary reduction ratio 50/14 (3.571) 49/14 (3.500)
Transmission type Constant mesh,←
5-speed
Operation Left foot operation←
Gear ratio: 1st 27/14 (1.929)←
2nd 23/15 (1.533)←
3rd 23/18 (1.278)←
4th 24/22 (1.091)←
5th 20/21 (0.952)←
Chassis:USA, ZA, AUS, NZEUROPE, CDN
Frame type Semi double cradle←
Caster angle 27.0° 26.8°
Trail 118 mm (4.65 in) 114 mm (4.49 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M
Size (rear) 110/90-19 62M
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/Gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI magneto
2
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
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
479 mm (18.9 in)←474 mm (18.7 in)
Spring rate, STD K=4.3 N/mm K=4.2 N/mm…
(0.438 kg/mm, (0.428 kg/mm)
24.5 lb/in) 24.0 lb/in
Optional spring/Spacer Yes←…
Oil capacity 664 cm
3662 cm3…
(23.4 Imp oz, (23.3 Imp oz,
22.45 US oz) 22.38 US oz)
Oil level
123 mm (4.84 in) 125 mm (4.92 in)…
105~135 mm ←…
(From top of outer tube with inner tube(4.13~5.31 in)
and damper rod fully compressed
without spring.)
Oil grade Suspension oil ←…
“01”
Inner tube outer diameter
48 mm (1.89 in)←…
Front fork top endZero mm (Zero 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
245 mm (9.65 in)268 mm (10.55 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=46 N/mm K=Approx. 48 N/mm…
(4.7 kg/mm, (4.9 kg/mm,
263.2 lb/in) 274.4 lb/in)
Optional spring Yes←…
Enclosed gas pressure
1,000 kPa←…
(10 kg/cm2, 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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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
M 4 × 0.7
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
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 8 × 1.25
M 5 ×0.8
M 4 ×0.7
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 8 × 1.25
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 master cylinder cap
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
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut
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 (upper)
Rear frame and frame (lower)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
Swingarm and patch
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 (front)
Rear fender mounting (rear)
Number platePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
2
1
1
1
6
72
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
6
4
2
2
12
30
30
125
42
3
7
7
16
34
64
64
64
85
80
80
80
56
53
32
29
1
2
19
7
6
10
7
7
7
7
19
7
4
7
7
12
70.2
3.0
3.0
12.5
4.2
0.3
0.7
0.7
1.6
3.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.6
5.3
3.2
2.9
0.1
0.2
1.9
0.7
0.6
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.9
0.7
0.4
0.7
0.7
1.2
0.71.4
22
22
90
30
2.2
5.1
5.1
11
24
46
46
46
61
58
58
58
40
38
23
21
0.7
1.4
13
5.1
4.3
7.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
13
5.1
2.9
5.1
5.1
8.7
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
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Fuel tank breather hose
2Cable guide
3Throttle cable
4Clamp
5Clutch cable
6Wireharness
7“ENGINE STOP” button lead
8CDI unit
9CDI unit stay
0CDI unit band
qTPS (throttle position sensor)
lead
wSolenoid valve lead
eAir vent hose (left)
rTransmission oil breather hose
tOverflow hose
yAir vent hose (right)APass the fuel tank breather hose
between the handlebar and ten-
sion bar, then insert its end into
the hole of the number plate.
BPass the throttle cable, “ENGINE
STOP” button lead and clutch
cable into the cable guide. In so
doing, align with the cable guide
the front end of the tape on the
throttle cable and pass the clutch
cable under the throttle cable
and “ENGINE STOP” button
lead.
CPass the throttle cable, “ENGINE
STOP” button lead and clutch
cable over the radiator hose.
DClamp the throttle cable, “ENGINE
STOP” button lead and clutch
cable.
EPass the clutch cable a little for-
ward of the extreme left nut that
holds the cylinder head.FPass the wireharness between
the engine brackets.
GPass the air vent hoses, overflow
hose and transmission oil
breather hose between the frame
and connecting rod.
HPass the clutch cable on the out-
side of the throttle cable and
“ENGINE STOP” button lead.
IFit the CDI unit band into the CDI
unit stay till it stops.
JInsert the CDI unit into the CDI
unit band till it stops.
KClamp the TPS (throttle position
sensor) lead and solenoid valve
lead at the side of the TPS with
the clamp ends backward.
LClamp the air vent hoses.
MPass the air vent hoses, overflow
hose and transmission oil
breather hose so that all these
hoses do not contact the rear
shock absorber.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1Master cylinder
2Brake hose holder
3Brake hoseAInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the caliper.
BPass the brake hose into the brake hose
holders.
CIf the brake hose contacts the spring (rear
shock absorber), correct its twist.
DInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the
projection on the master cylinder.
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INSP
ADJ
3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
3
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 or
Replaceequivalent oil
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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