2014 YAMAHA YZ250F brake

TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
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TIP
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “TIGHTENING TORQUES” on page 2-12.Plastic cover Tightening of number plate
Tightening of front fender
Tightening of fork leg protector
Tightening of air scoop
Left cover to rear frame
Tightening of side cover
Tightening of rear fender
Tightening of mud flap
Tightening of rear brake disc cov-
er
Tightening of rear brake caliper
cover

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
2-8
EAS1SM1054
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.08 ° (USA) (CAN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
26.83 ° (EUR)
27.00 ° (JPN)
Trail 118 mm (4.6 in) (USA) (CAN) (EUR)
119 mm (4.7 in) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Front wheel
Wheel type Spoke wheel
Rim size 21  1.60
Rim material Aluminum
Wheel travel 310.0 mm (12.20 in)
Radial wheel runout limit 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Wheel axle bending limit 0.50 mm (0.02 in)
Rear wheel
Wheel type Spoke wheel
Rim size 19  1.85
Rim material Aluminum
Wheel travel 315.0 mm (12.40 in)
Radial wheel runout limit 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Wheel axle bending limit 0.50 mm (0.02 in)
Front tire
Type With tube
Size 80/100-21 51M
Manufacturer/model BRIDGESTONE/M403A (USA) (CAN) (AUS)
(NZL) (ZAF)
PIRELLI/MID SOFT 32 (EUR)
DUNLOP/MX51FA (JPN)
Rear tire
Type With tube
Size 100/90-19 57M
Manufacturer/model BRIDGESTONE/M404 (USA) (CAN) (AUS)
(NZL) (ZAF)
PIRELLI/MID SOFT 32 (EUR)
DUNLOP/MX51G (JPN)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires)
Front 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
Rear 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
Front brake
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Front disc brake
Disc outside diameter  thickness 250.0  3.0 mm (9.84  0.12 in)

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
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Brake disc thickness limit 2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (inner) 4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer) 4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside diameter 9.52 mm (0.37 in)
Caliper cylinder inside diameter 22.65 mm  2 (0.89 in  2)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 4
Rear brake
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Rear disc brake
Disc outside diameter  thickness 245.0  4.0 mm (9.65  0.16 in)
Brake disc thickness limit 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Brake disc deflection limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (inner) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (outer) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside diameter 11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Caliper cylinder inside diameter 25.40 mm  1 (1.00 in  1)
Recommended fluid DOT 4
Steering
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing
Center to lock angle (left) 43.0 °
Center to lock angle (right) 43.0 °
Front suspension
Type Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type Coil spring/oil damper
Front fork travel 310.0 mm (12.20 in)
Fork spring free length 497.0 mm (19.57 in)
Limit 492.0 mm (19.37 in)
Installed length 497.0 mm (19.57 in)
Spring rate K1 4.70 N/mm (0.48 kgf/mm, 26.84 lbf/in) (USA)
(CAN)
4.60 N/mm (0.47 kgf/mm, 26.27 lbf/in) (EUR)
(JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Spring stroke K1 0.0–310.0 mm (0.00–12.20 in)
Inner tube outer diameter 48.0 mm (1.89 in)
Inner tube bending limit 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Optional spring available Yes
Recommended oil Suspension oil S1
Standard oil amount 526.0 cm
3 (17.78 US oz, 18.55 Imp.oz) (USA)
(CAN)
551.0 cm
3 (18.63 US oz, 19.43 Imp.oz) (EUR)
(JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Rebound damping adjusting positions
* Position in which the adjuster is turned in finger tight
Minimum 20 click (s) out*
Standard 9 click (s) out* (USA) (CAN)
8 click (s) out* (EUR) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Maximum (hard) Fully turned in

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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Outer tube and upper bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Outer tube and lower bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket and steering stem
nutM24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m·kgf, 105 ft·lbf)
Upper handlebar holder bolt M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Lower handlebar holder nut M10 2 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Engine stop switch screw M3 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1 See TIP.
Outer tube and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Inner tube and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly and base
valveM42 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly adjuster M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base
valveM5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake
hose holder boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle grip cap screw M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever position locknut M5 1
4.8 Nm (0.48 m·kgf, 3.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder res-
ervoir cap screwM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder and low-
er bracket boltM6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bolt M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle nut M18 1 115 Nm (11.5 m·kgf, 83 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Front brake disc bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc bolt M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Footrest bracket bolt M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal bolt M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal position locknut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap boltM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel axle nut M22 1 135 Nm (13.5 m·kgf, 98 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknutM8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
Nipple (spoke) — 72 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper protector bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper side) M10 2 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side) M10 1 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (lower side) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (front side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and frame bolt M8 4 32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt (right side) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly
upper boltM10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly
lower boltM10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber locknut M60 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Relay arm bolt (swingarm side) M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (relay arm
side)M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (frame side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
screwM5 4 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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CHASSIS
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Upper bearings (steering head)
Upper bearings and bearing race cover (steering head)
Lower bearings and oil seal lip (steering head)
Steering stem threads and nut contacting surface
Pivot shaft bearing
Swingarm pivot portion (collar side surface and thrust bearing)
Swingarm pivot portion (collar outer surface)
Swingarm pivot portion (oil seal lip)
Pivot shaft outer surface
Relay arm bearing and oil seal lip
Relay arm thrust washer surface (both sides)
Relay arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Relay arm bolt threads (swingarm side)
Connecting arm bearing and oil seal lip
Connecting arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Rear shock absorber assembly collar outer surface and dust seal lip (upper
side)
Rear shock absorber assembly bearing and dust seal lip (lower side)
Brake pedal pivot portion (O-ring and bolt outer surface)
Front wheel oil seal lip
Front wheel axle outer surface
Rear wheel oil seal lip
Rear wheel axle outer surface
Push rod contacting portion (front brake master cylinder)
Front brake lever bolt outer surface
Clutch lever sliding surface and bolt outer surface
Clutch lever position adjuster end
Clutch lever adjuster rubber lip
Clutch cable end (clutch lever side)
Tube guide (throttle grip) inner surface and throttle cable end
Front brake caliper piston
Front brake caliper piston seal
Front brake caliper dust seal
Front brake caliper pin bolt and boot
Front brake master cylinder push rod end
Front brake master cylinder kit
Rear brake caliper piston
Rear brake caliper piston seal
Rear brake caliper dust seal
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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Rear brake caliper pin bolt and boot
Rear brake master cylinder push rod end
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Throttle cable
2. Clutch cable
3. Engine stop switch lead
4. Cable guide
5. Head pipe
6. Front brake hose
7. Brake hose guide
8. Number plate
A. Number plate band
B. Pass the clutch cable to the rear of the number
plate band.
C. Clamp the engine stop switch lead to the handle-
bar by the plastic band. Do not cut the end of the
plastic band.
D. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
head pipe and the cable guide.
E. Pass the front brake hose to the front of the num-
ber plate.
F. 40°±10°
G. Vertical direction
H. Pass the engine stop switch lead under the han-
dlebar.
I. Pass the clutch cable to the guide in the number
plate.