light YAMAHA YZ125LC 2004 User Guide

3-37
LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
cC
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA
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ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Spark plug
2. Inspect:
9Electrode 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
9Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
9Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
9Spark plug
NOTE:
9Before installing a spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and plug surface.
9Finger-tighten athe spark plug before torquing
to specification b.
Spark plug gap:
0.5~0.6 mm (0.020~0.024 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR9EG/NGK (resistance type)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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ENGCARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
2. Install:
9Reed valve assembly 1
9Reed valve spacer 2
NOTE:
Install the reed valve spacer with its wider con-
tact surface side ato the right.
3. Install:
9Carburetor joint 1
9Bolt (carburetor joint) 2
EC4652C2
Carburetor
1. Install:
9Throttle stop screw 1
9Locknut 2
9Pilot air screw 3
*For EUROPE
Pilot air screw:
1-3/4 turns out
*2 turns out
Note the following installation points:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out it by the specified number of turns.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
2. Install:
9Starter plunger 1
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
EC4N3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4N3100
Segment
1. Remove:
9Bolt (segment) 1
9Segment 2
NOTE:
Turn the segment counterclockwise until it stops
and loosen the bolt.
EC4N3212
Crankcase
1. Remove:
9Crankcase (right) 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
NOTE:
9Make appropriate bolts 3as shown available
by yourself and attach the tool with them.
9Fully tighten the tool holding bolts, but make
sure the tool body is parallel with the case. If
necessary, one screw may be backed out
slightly to level tool body.
9As pressure is applied, alternately tap on the
front engine mounting boss and transmission
shafts.
cC
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If one end “hangs
up”, take pressure off the push screw, re-
align, and start over. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case
screw or fitting. Do not force.
Crankcase separating tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-01135
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
2. Check:
9Shifter operation
9Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation Repair.
3. Apply:
9Sealant
On the crankcase (right) 1
NOTE:
Clean the contacting surface of crankcase (left
and right) before applying the sealant.
4. Install:
9Dowel pin 1
9O-ring 2
9Crankcase (right) 3
To crankcase (left) 4.
NOTE:
9Fit the crankcase (right) onto the crankcase
(left). Tap lightly on the case with soft hammer.
9When installing the crankcase, the connecting
rod should be positioned at TDC (top dead
center).
5. Install:
9Clamp 1
9Bolt (crankcase) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in stage,
using a crisscross pattern.
Quick gasket®:
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
Yamaha bond No. 1215:
90890-85505
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4H3200
Transmission
1. Remove:
9Main axle 1
9Drive axle 2
NOTE:
9Tap lightly on the transmission drive axle with a
soft hammer to remove.
9Remove assembly carefully. Note the position
of each part. Pay particular attention to the lo-
cation and direction of shift forks.
EC4H4000
INSPECTION
EC4H4200
Gears
1. Inspect:
9Matching dog a
9Gear teeth b
9Shift fork groove c
Wear/Damage Replace.
2. Check:
9Gears movement
Unsmooth movement 
Repair or replace.
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
9Bearing 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/Seizure Replace.
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
3. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Caliper 2
9Bolt (caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut aover the projec-
tion bon the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
4. Tighten:
9Pad pin 4
5. Install:
9Pad pin plug 5
EC5A5121
Rear caliper
1. Install:
9Pad support 1
9Brake pad 2
9Pad pin 3
NOTE:
9Install the brake pads with their projections
ainto the caliper recesses b.
9Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
2. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Union bolt 2
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Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a a
directs as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection b b
on the caliper.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
9Brake lever 1
9Bolt (brake lever) 2
9Nut (brake lever) 3
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
brake lever sliding surface, bolt and contacting
surface of the master cylinder piston.
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
EC5A5401
Rear master cylinder
1. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
w
Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a adirects as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection
b bon the master cylinder.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
2. Install:
9Master cylinder 1
9Bolt (master cylinder) 2
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
3. Pass the brake hose through the cable
guide 1, then through the guide aon the
protector 2.
4. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
w
Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a a
directs as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection b b
on the master cylinder.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
EC5A5502
Rear brake hose
1. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
w
Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a a
directs as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection b b
on the caliper.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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TUNSETTING
EC71C020
Road condition and examples of carburetor setting
EC71D040
Examples of carburetor setting depending on symptom
Symptom Setting Checking
At full throttle Increase main jet calibration No. Discoloration of spark plug

Stall at high speeds (Gradually) If tan color, it is in good condition.
* Hard breathing If can not be normalized:
Shearing noise Clogged float valve seat
Whitish spark plug Clogged fuel hose
Clogged fuel cock
Lean mixture
At full-throttle Decrease main jet calibration No. Discoloration of spark plug 
Stop of speed pick-up (Gradually) If tan color, it is in good condition.
Slow speed pick-up *In case of racing slight enrichment If not effect:
of mixture reduces engine trouble. Clogged air cleaner
Slow response Fuel overflow from carburetor
Sooty spark plug Clogged main air passage or clogged
filter
Rich mixture
Lean mixture Lower jet needle clip position.
(1 groove down)
Rich mixture Raise jet needle clip position.
(1 groove up)
1/4~3/4 throttle Lower jet needle clip position.
* Hard breathing (1 groove down)
Lack of speed
1/4~1/2 throttle Raise jet needle clip position.
Slow speed pick-up (1 groove up)
White smoke
Poor acceleration
Conditions General condition Sandy condition
Under 10°C 15~25°C Over 30°C Under 10°C 15~25°C Over 30°C
(50°F) (59~77°F) (86°F) (50°F) (59~77°F) (86°F)
Parts (Winter)(Spring, Autumn)(Summer) (Winter)(Spring, Autumn)(Summer)
Main jet #420 #410#400
#440 #430 #420
*#410
Jet needle6CHY5-81-4 6CHY6-81-3 6CHY5-81-3 6CHY6-81-4 6CHY5-81-4 6CHY6-81-3
*6CHY5-80-4 *6CHY6-80-3 *6CHY6-80-3 *6CHY6-80-4 *6CHY5-80-4 *6CHY5-80-4
Pilot jet#40 #40 #40 #40 #40 #40
*#37.5 *#37.5 *#37.5 *#37.5 *#37.5 *#37.5
Pilot air screw1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4
*2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
Leaner
(Standard)
Richer


Clip position indicates the position of jet
needle groove, to which the clip is fitted.
The position is numbered from the top.
If a change in the clip position (1
groove) is effective, try another jet nee-
dle that provides a difference of 0.5 in
the clip position.
*For EUROPE
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