2005 YAMAHA YZ250F valve

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS ..................................4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER .............4-3
RADIATOR ................................................4-5
CARBURETOR ..........................................4-8
CAMSHAFTS ...........................................4-21
CYLINDER HEAD ....................................4-30
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............4-33
CYLINDER AND PISTON ........................4-42
CLUTCH ...................................................4-49
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP
AND RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER .......4-56
BALANCER .............................................4-63
OIL PUMP ................................................4-66
KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT ..........4-71
CDI MAGNETO ........................................4-78
ENGINE REMOVAL .................................4-82
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT ........4-87
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK ...................................4-96
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL .......5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE .....5-10
FRONT FORK ..........................................5-26
HANDLEBAR ...........................................5-42
STEERING ...............................................5-48
SWINGARM .............................................5-53
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ....................5-61

GEN
INFO
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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Hot starter lever
3Front brake lever
4Throttle grip
5Radiator cap
6Fuel tank cap
7Engine stop switch
8Kickstarter crank
9Fuel tank
0Radiator
ACoolant drain bolt
BRear brake pedal
CValve joint
DFuel cock
ECold starter knob
FDrive chain
GAir filter
HShift pedal
IDipstick
JFront forkNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

GEN
INFO
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SPECIAL TOOLS
YU-33975, 90890-01403 Steering nut wrench
This tool is used when tighten the steering ring nut to
specification.YU-33975 90890-01403
YM-01442, 90890-01442 Fork seal driver
This tool is used when install the fork oil seal.YM-01442 90890-01442
YM-01500, 90890-01500 Cap bolt wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the base valve.YM-01500 90890-01500
YM-01501, 90890-01501 Cap bolt ring wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the damper
assembly.YM-01501 90890-01501
YU-3112-C, 90890-03112 Pocket tester
Use this tool to inspect the coil resistance, output
voltage and amperage.YU-3112-C 90890-03112
YM-33277-A, 90890-03141 Timing light
This tool is necessary for checking ignition timing.YM-33277-A 90890-03141
YM-4019, 90890-04019 Valve spring compressor
This tool is needed to remove and install the valve
assemblies.YM-4019 90890-04019
YM-91042, 90890-04086 Clutch holding tool
This tool is used to hold the clutch when removing or
installing the clutch boss securing nut.YM-91042 90890-04086
YM-4111, 90890-04111
YM-4116, 90890-04116Valve guide remover
Intake 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Exhaust 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
This tool is needed to remove and install the valve
guide.YM-4111
YM-411690890-04111
90890-04116
Part number Tool name/How to use Illustration

GEN
INFO
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SPECIAL TOOLS
YM-4112, 90890-04112
YM-4117, 90890-04117Valve guide installer
Intake 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Exhaust 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
This tool is needed to install the valve guide.YM-4112
YM-411790890-04112
90890-04117
YM-4113, 90890-04113
YM-4118, 90890-04118Valve guide reamer
Intake 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Exhaust 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
This tool is needed to rebore the new valve guide.YM-4113
YM-411890890-04113
90890-04118
YM-34487
90890-06754Dynamic spark tester
Ignition checker
This instrument is necessary for checking the ignition
system components.YM-34487 90890-06754
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
90890-85505Quick gasket

YAMAHA Bond No. 1215
This sealant (Bond) is used for crankcase mating sur-
face, etc.ACC-QUICK-GS-KT 90890-85505
Part number Tool name/How to use Illustration

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC15R001
DETACHABLE SIDESTAND
This sidestand 1 is used to support only the
machine when standing or transporting it.
WARNING
Never apply additional force to the side-
stand.
Remove this sidestand before starting
out.
EC15F000
VALVE JOINT
This valve joint 1 prevents fuel from flowing
out and is installed to the fuel tank breather
hose.
CAUTION:
In this installation, make sure the arrow
faces the fuel tank and also downward.
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
This spark plug wrench 1 is used to remove
and install the spark plug.
1
1
NIPPLE WRENCH
This nipple wrench 1 is used to tighten the
spoke.

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GEN
INFO
FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
WARNING
For refueling, be sure to stop the engine
and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
FUEL

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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank
with the fuel.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of the
controls and the engine stop switch. Then,
restart the engine and check its operation
within no more than 5 minutes after it is
restarted.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears at
moderate throttle openings for five to eight
minutes.
5. Check how the engine runs when the
machine is ridden with the throttle 1/4 to 1/2
open (low to medium speed) for about one
hour.
6. Restart the engine and check the operation
of the machine throughout its entire operat-
ing range. Restart the machine and oper-
ate it for about 10 to 15 more minutes. The
machine will now be ready to race.
CAUTION:
After the break-in or before each race,
you must check the entire machine for
loose fittings and fasteners as per
“TORQUE-CHECK POINTS”.
Tighten all such fasteners as required.
When any of the following parts have
been replaced, they must be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in operation is
necessary.
PISTON, RING, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS
AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30 minutes of
break-in operation at half-throttle or less.
Observe the condition of the engine care-
fully during operation.

SPEC
2 - 5 Timing chain:
Timing chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-114M/114 ----
Timing chain adjustment method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide:
Valve clearance (cold) IN 0.10 ~ 0.15 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in)----
EX 0.17 ~ 0.22 mm
(0.0067 ~ 0.0087 in)----
Valve dimensions:
“A” head diameter IN 22.9 ~ 23.1 mm
(0.9016 ~ 0.9094 in)----
EX 24.4 ~ 24.6 mm
(0.9606 ~ 0.9685 in)----
“B” face width IN 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
EX 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
“C” seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
“D” margin thickness IN 0.8 mm (0.0315 in) ----
EX 0.7 mm (0.0276 in) ----
Stem outside diameter IN 3.975 ~ 3.990 mm
(0.1565 ~ 0.1571 in)3.945 mm
(0.1553 in)
EX 4.460 ~ 4.475 mm
(0.1756 ~ 0.1762 in)4.430 mm
(0.1744 in)
Guide inside diameter IN 4.000 ~ 4.012 mm
(0.1575 ~ 0.1580 in)4.050 mm
(0.1594 in)
EX 4.500 ~ 4.512 mm
(0.1772 ~ 0.1776 in)4.550 mm
(0.1791 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance IN 0.010 ~ 0.037 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0015 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
EX 0.025 ~ 0.052 mm
(0.0010 ~ 0.0020 in)0.10 mm
(0.004 in) Item Standard Limit
BC
DA
Head diameter Face width Seat width Margin thickness
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS