2007 YAMAHA YZ250LC maintenance

2-7
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
454 mm (17.9 in)←449 mm (17.7 in)
Spring rate, STD K=4.2 N/mm←…
(0.428 kg/mm,
24.0 lb/in)
Optional spring Yes←…
Oil capacity 527 cm
3532 cm3…
(18.6 Imp oz, (18.7 Imp oz,
17.8 US oz) 18.0 US oz)
Oil grade Suspension oil ←…
“S1”
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
131.5 mm (5.18 in)←…
Spring free length
Approx. 265 mm←…
(10.43 in)
Fitting length
One I.D. mark
253 mm (9.96 in) 252 mm (9.92 in)…
Two I.D. marks
259 mm (10.20 in) 258 mm (10.16 in)…
Three I.D. marks
250.5 mm (9.86 in)249.5 mm (9.82 in)…

One I.D. mark
245.5 ~ 263.5 mm←…
(9.67 ~ 10.37 in)
Two I.D. marks251.5 ~ 269.5 mm←…
(9.90 ~ 10.61 in)
Three I.D. marks243.0 ~ 261.0 mm←…
(9.57 ~ 10.28 in)
Spring rate, STDK=48.0 N/mm ←…
(4.90 kg/mm,
274.4 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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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
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 ×2.15/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 113 links + joint…
Chain slack 48~58 mm (1.9~2.3 in)…
Chain length (15 links)…
242.9 mm (9.563 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. ×Thickness 250 ×3.0 mm 250 ×2.5 mm
(9.84 ×0.12 in) (9.84 ×0.10 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 245 ×3.5 mm
(9.65 ×0.16 in) (9.65 ×0.14 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. 11.0 mm (0.433 in)…
Caliper cylinder insdie dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 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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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
15
15
105
20
29
22
40
21
21
0.7
5.1
5.1
0.7
2.9
2.9
2.9
6.5
1.4
4.3
4.3
3.6
2.9
22
22
17
7.2
2.2
13
4.3
75
15
8.7
10
40
19
7.2M 8 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M24 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M12 × 1.25
M28 × 1.0
M51 × 1.5
M22 × 1.25
M42 × 1.5
M12 × 1.25
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M10 × 1.0
M10 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M16 × 1.5
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M10 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0 Handle crown and outer tube
Under bracket and outer tube
Handle crown and steering shaft
Handlebar holder (upper)
Handlebar holder (lower)
Steering ring nut
Front fork and damper assembly
Front fork and adjuster
Damper assembly and base valve
Adjuster and damper assembly
Bleed screw (front fork) and base valve
Front fork and protector
Protector and brake hose holder
Throttle cable cap
Grip cap upper and lower
Clutch lever (nut)
Clutch lever holder
Front brake master cylinder and bracket
Front brake master cylinder cap
Brake lever mounting (bolt)
Brake lever mounting (nut)
Brake lever position locknut
Cable guide (front brake hose) and under bracket
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Front brake caliper and front fork
Front brake caliper and brake hose holder
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw
Front wheel axle and nut
Front wheel axle holder
Front brake disc and wheel hub
Rear brake disc and wheel hub
Footrest bracket and frame
Brake pedal mounting
Rear brake master cylinder and framePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
4
4
1
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
4
6
6
4
1
221
21
145
28
40
30
55
29
29
1
7
7
1
4
4
4
9
2
6
6
5
4
30
30
23
10
3
18
6
105
21
12
14
55
26
102.1
2.1
14.5
2.8
4.0
3.0
5.5
2.9
2.9
0.1
0.7
0.7
0.1
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.9
0.2
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
3.0
3.0
2.3
1.0
0.3
1.8
0.6
10.5
2.1
1.2
1.4
5.5
2.6
1.0
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).
Refer to NOTE.
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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 5 ×0.8
M10 × 1.25
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
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 bracket and engine
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
Cable guide and frame
Fuel tank mounting boss and frame
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 and fuel tank
Air scoop and panel
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
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
12
30
30
125
42
3
10
7
19
34
64
64
64
85
70
80
80
56
53
32
29
2
2
16
7
6
4
20
10
4
7
7
7
19
7
7
6
7
7
12
70.2
3.0
3.0
12.5
4.2
0.3
1.0
0.7
1.9
3.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
8.5
7.0
8.0
8.0
5.6
5.3
3.2
2.9
0.2
0.2
1.6
0.7
0.6
0.4
2.0
1.0
0.4
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.9
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.7
1.2
0.71.4
22
22
90
30
2.2
7.2
5.1
13
24
46
46
46
61
50
58
58
40
38
23
21
1.4
1.4
11
5.1
4.3
2.9
14
7.2
2.9
5.1
5.1
5.1
13
5.1
5.1
4.3
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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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
MEMO
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2-12
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Stator M 6 ×1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Rotor M12 ×1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Ignition coil M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Neutral switch (Except for USA and CDN) M 5 ×0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) 0.18 mm (0.007 in)…
Advancer type Electrical…
CDI:
Magneto-model (stator)/Manufacturer 5CU-20/YAMAHA…
Source coil 1 resistance (color) 720~1,080 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(Black-Black/Red)
Source coil 2 resistance (color) 44~66 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(Green/Blue-Green/White)
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248~372 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(White/Blue-White/Red)
CDI unit-model/Manufacturer 1P8-00/YAMAHA…
Ignition coil:
Model/Manufacturer 1P8-00/YAMAHA…
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in)…
Primary winding resistance 0.20~0.30 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
Secondary winding resistance 9.5~14.3 kΩat 20°C (68°F)…
Spark plug cap:
Resistance 4~6 kΩat 20°C (68°F)…
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INSP
ADJ
3-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
EC310013
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
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Check ring end gap
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Check gasket
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or
SAE 10W-30 SE motor oil
Inspect wear
Use chain lube
Chain slack: 48~58 mm
(1.9~2.3 in) PISTON
Inspect and clean
Replace
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
PISTON PIN, SMALL END BEARING
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
Retighten
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
YPVS
Inspect and clean
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
TRANSMISSION
Replace oil
Inspect
Replace bearing
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
MUFFLER
Inspect
Clean
Retighten
CRANK
Inspect and clean
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
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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 “S1”
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
Clean and lubeLithium base grease
PROTECTOR GUIDE
Replace
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(After
Inspect and adjustrain ride)
Lube Molybdenum disulfide grease
Replace spring seatEvery one year
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
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
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