2005 YAMAHA TTR125 engine assembly

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ADJ
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condi-
tion.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-12
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase for leak-
age.P.3-7 ~ 10
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-4
Throttle grip/housingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-4 ~ 5
BrakesCheck the play of front and rear brake and effect of front and
rear brake.
Check fluid level and leakage. (TT-R125LW/TT-R125LWE only)P.3-15 ~ 20
Drive chainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-21 ~ 22
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-27 ~ 28
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-28 ~ 32
Front forks and rear shock
absorber assemblyCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-23 ~ 26
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. 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. P.4-2
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening nut is not loose. P.3-20
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-33
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts.—
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-5

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Left side cover
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.Stiffer →Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer →Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
Spring length (installed) a:
Standard length Extent of adjustment
TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
165 mm
(6.50 in)
TT-R125LWE:
160.5 mm
(6.32 in)TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
155 ~ 175 mm
(6.10 ~ 6.89 in)
TT-R125LWE:
147.5 ~ 167.5 mm
(5.81 ~ 6.59 in)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Inspect:
Bearing free play
Exist play → Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gen-
tly rock the fork assembly back and
forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
TT-R125/TT-R125LW
Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
Remove the number plate and starter
knob.
Remove the handlebar and upper bracket.
Remove the special washer 1.
Remove the upper ring nut 2, and rubber
washer 3.
Loosen the lower ring nut 4 using the
steering nut wrench 5.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403

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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
Warpage limit:
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
If the warpage is out of specification,
resurface the cylinder head.
Place #400 ~ 600 grit wet sandpaper on
the surface plate, and re-surface the head
using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
NOTE:
Rotate the cylinder head several times to
avoid removing too much material from one
side.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Cylinder head
1. Install:
Dowel pin 1
Gasket 2 New
2. Install:
Cylinder head
Copper washer
Bolt (cylinder head)
NOTE:
Apply Quick gasket® (YAMAHA Bond
No.1215) on end of the cylinder head bolts
(M6), as shown.
Apply the engine oil on the contact surfaces of
the bolts (cylinder head) and copper washers.
Follow the numerical order shown in the illus-
tration. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
Quick gasket®:
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
YAMAHA Bond No.1215:
90890-85505
T R..M8 22 Nm (2.2 m · kg, 16 ft · lb)
M6 10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGCAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS
Rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
1. Inspect:
Cam lobe contact surface a
Adjuster surface 1
Wear/pitting/scratches/blue discolora-
tion → Replace.
Measurement steps:
Measure the inside diameter a of the
rocker arm holes.
Out of specification → Replace.
Inside diameter (rocker arm):
10.000 ~ 10.015 mm
(0.3937 ~ 0.3943 in)
: 10.03 mm (0.3949 in)
Measure the outside diameter b of the
rocker arm shafts.
Out of specification → Replace.
Outside diameter
(rocker arm shaft):
9.981 ~ 9.991 mm
(0.3930 ~ 0.3933 in)
: 9.95 mm (0.3917 in)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Apply:
Molybdenum disulfide oil
(onto the camshaft cam lobe and rocker
arm hole)
Engine oil
(onto the camshaft bearing)
2. Install:
Rocker arms
Camshaft 1
3. Apply:
Engine oil
(onto the rocker arm shaft)
4. Install:
Rocker arm shaft

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ENGCYLINDER AND PISTON
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Piston ring and piston
1. Install:
Piston rings
(onto the piston)
NOTE:
Be sure to install the 2nd piston ring so that
the manufacturer’s mark or number are
located on the upper side of the ring.
Lubricate the piston and piston rings liberally
with engine oil.
2. Position:
Top ring
2nd ring
Oil ring
Offset the piston ring end gaps as
shown.
a: Top ring end
b: 2nd ring end
c: Oil ring end (upper)
d: Oil ring end (lower)
3. Install:
Piston 1
Piston pin 2
Piston pin clips 3
NOTE:
Apply engine oil onto the piston pin, piston
rings and piston.
Be sure that the arrow mark a on the piston
points to the exhaust side of the engine.
Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase with a clean rag to prevent the
piston pin clip from falling into the crankcase.
When removing the piston pin clip, pop it out
using the small opening b.
4. Lubricate:
Piston
Piston rings
Inside of cylinder
NOTE:
Apply a liberal coating of engine oil.
New

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ENGCLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
Push rod
1. Inspect:
Push rod 1 1
Ball 2
Wear/damage/bend → Replace.
Primary drive gear
1. Inspect:
Primary drive gear
Wear/damage → Replace.
EC495000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Push lever
1. Install:
Push lever 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
Apply the engine oil on the push lever.
Primary drive gear
1. Install:
Straight key
Primary drive gear 1
Washer 2
Nut (primary drive gear) 3
Primary driven gear 4
NOTE:
Install the primary drive gear with the stamp
a facing out.
Place a folded rag or aluminum plate 5
between the teeth of the primary drive gear
and primary driven gear.
T R..70 Nm (7.0 m · kg, 50 ft · lb)

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ENGCLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
5. Install:
Ball
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the ball.
6. Install:
Push rod 1 1
Push plate 2
Washer 3
Nut (push rod 1) 4
7. Install:
Pressure plate 1
Clutch spring 2
Bolt (clutch spring) 3
NOTE:
Align the arrow mark a on the pressure
plate with the punched mark b on the clutch
boss.
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
T R..6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
8. Check:
Push lever position
Push the push lever assembly in the
arrow direction and make sure that the
mach mark are aligned → adjust.
aMatch mark on the push lever assembly
bMatch mark on the crankcase