2010 YAMAHA YZ125LC engine

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FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Rear wheel Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL" section.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to removal section.
1 Brake pedal 1
2 Brake master cylinder 1
3 Brake hose holder 2
4 Union bolt 2
5 Brake hose 1
6 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
7Pad pin 1Loosen when disassembling the brake cali-
per.
8 Brake caliper 1

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FRONT FORK
FRONT FORK
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Front wheel Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL" section.
Front brake caliper Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Number plateRefer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Protector 1
2 Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 2 Only loosening.
3 Damper assembly 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
Refer to removal section.
4 Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 2 Only loosening.
5 Front fork 1

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HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR
REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Number plate Remove the band only.
1 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Clutch lever holder 1
3 Engine stop switch 1
4 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to removal section.
5 Throttle cable cap 1 Turn over the cap cover.
6 Throttle cable 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
7 Throttle 1 Loosen the bolts.
8 Cap cover 1
9 Collar 1
10 Left grip 1 Refer to removal section.
11 Handlebar upper holder 2
12 Handlebar 1
13 Handlebar lower holder 2
1 Nm (0.1 m kg, 0.7 ft lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m kg, 2.9 ft lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m kg, 2.9 ft lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m kg, 2.9 ft lb)
9 Nm (0.9 m kg, 6.5 ft lb)
28 Nm (2.8 m kg, 20 ft lb)
40 Nm (4.0 m kg, 29 ft lb)

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HANDLEBAR
After tightening the bolts, check
that the throttle grip "2" moves
smoothly. If it does not, retighten
the bolts for adjustment.
13. Install:
• Engine stop switch "1"
• Clutch lever holder "2"
• Bolt (clutch lever holder) "3"
• Clamp "4"
• The engine stop switch, clutch lever
holder and clamp should be in-
stalled according to the dimensions
shown.
• Pass the engine stop switch lead in
the middle of the clutch lever hold-
er.
14. Install:
• Clutch cable "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the clutch cable end.
15. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY"
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (clutch lever holder):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
(0.55 in)

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STEERING
STEERING
REMOVING THE STEERING
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
TIGHTENING STEPS:
• Tighten ring nut. 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb)
• Loosen it one turn.
• Retighten it. 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Number plateRefer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section in the CHAPTER 4.
Handlebar Refer to "HANDLEBAR" section.
Front fender
1 Steering stem nut 1
2 Front fork 2 Refer to "FRONT FORK" section.
3 Upper bracket 1
4 Steering ring nut 1 Refer to removal section.
5 Lower bracket 1
6 Bearing race cover 1
7 Upper bearing 1
8 Lower bearing 1 Refer to removal section.

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SWINGARM
SWINGARM
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Brake hose holder Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Rear brake caliperRefer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal backward.
Drive chain
1 Drive chain support 1
2 Lower chain tensioner 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER"
section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
2Rear frame 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
5 Rear shock absorber 1
6 Locknut 1 Only loosening.
7 Adjuster 1 Only loosening.
8 Spring seat 2
9 Lower spring guide 1
10 Upper spring guide 1
11 Spring (rear shock absorber) 1
53 Nm (5.3 m kg, 38 ft lb)
56 Nm (5.6 m kg, 40 ft lb)
2 Nm (0.2 m kg, 1.4 ft lb)
32 Nm (3.2 m kg, 23 ft lb)
29 Nm (2.9 m kg, 21 ft lb)

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ELECTRICAL
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of Yamaha motorcycles
(e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowledge and skill concerning servicing are request-
ed not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
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