lock YAMAHA YZ125LC 2011 Owner's Manual

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CLUTCH
2. Install:
• Thrust washer [D=ø34 mm (1.34
in)] "1"
• Clutch boss "2"
3. Install:
• Lock washer "1"
• Nut (clutch boss) "2"
Use the clutch holding tool "3" to hold
the clutch boss.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
4. Bend the lock washer "1" tab.5. Install:
• Friction plate "1"
• Clutch plate "2"
• Install the clutch plates and friction
plates alternately on the clutch
boss, starting with a friction plate
and ending with a friction plate.
• Apply the transmission oil on the
friction plates and clutch plates.
6. Install:
•Bearing "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
To push rod 1 "4".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the bearing and washer.
7. Install:
• Push rod 2 "1"
• Ball "2"
• Push rod 1 "3"
Apply the transmission oil on the
push rod 1, 2 and ball.
8. Install:
• Pressure plate "1"9. Install:
• Clutch spring "1"
• Bolt (clutch spring) "2"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
10. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• Gasket (clutch cover) "2"
11. Install:
• Clutch cover "1"
• Bolt (clutch cover)
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
12. Install:
• O-ring "1"
• Clutch cable "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the O-ring.
Nut (clutch boss):
80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58
ft•lb)
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086
Bolt (clutch spring):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch cover):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE
AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Spring "1"
• Pawl pin "2"
•Pawl "3"
To shift lever "4".
2. Install:
• Shift lever assembly "1"
To shift guide "2".
3. Install:
• Shift lever assembly "1"
• Shift guide "2"
• The shift lever assembly is installed
at the same time as the shift guide.
• Apply the transmission oil on the
bolt (segment) shaft.
4. Install:
• Bolt (shift guide) "1"
INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT
1. Install:
• Roller "1"
• Shift shaft "2"
Apply the transmission oil on the roll-
er and shift shaft.
INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Kick gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Torsion spring "3"
To kick shaft "4".
Make sure the stopper "a" of the tor-
sion spring fits into the hole "b" on the
kick shaft.
2. Install:
• Spring guide "1"
Slide the spring guide into the kick
shaft, make sure the groove "a" in the
spring guide fits on the stopper of the
torsion spring.
3. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly "1"
• Apply the transmission oil on the
kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into
the crankcase, make sure the clip
"2" and kick shaft stopper "a" fit into
their home position "b", "c".
4. Hook:
• Torsion spring "1"
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and
hook into the proper hole "a" in the
crankcase.
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE
GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
Apply the transmission oil on the kick
idle gear inner circumference.
Bolt (shift guide):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT
INSTALLING THE PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR
1. Install:
• Spacer "1"
• Primary drive gear "2"
•Bolt "3"
Install the primary drive gear with its
depressed side toward you.
2. Install:
• Primary driven gear
Refer to "CLUTCH" section.
3. Tighten:
• Bolt (primary drive gear) "1"
Place an aluminum plate "a" between
the teeth of the primary drive gear
and driven gear.
4. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• Gasket [crankcase cover (right)]
"2"
5. Install:
• Crankcase cover (right) "1"
Mesh the governor gear "2", and im-
peller shaft gear "3" with primary
drive gear "4".
6. Install:
• Bolt [crankcase cover (right)] "1"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
7. Install:
• Kick starter "1"
• Plain washer "2"
• Bolt (kick starter) "3"
Install the kick starter closest to but
not contacting the pillar tube "4".
8. Install:
• Shift pedal "1"
• Bolt (shift pedal) "2"
Align the upper line "a" of the shift
pedal with the center "b" of the crank-
case projection and rotate the shift
pedal counterclockwise until it first
engages. Then install the shift pedal.
Bolt (primary drive gear):
48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35
ft•lb)
Bolt [crankcase cover
(right)] :
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (kick starter) :
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (shift pedal) :
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)

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CDI MAGNETO
REMOVING THE ROTOR
1. Remove:
• Nut (rotor) "1"
• Washer "2"
Use the rotor holding tool "3".
2. Remove:
• Rotor "1"
Use the flywheel puller "2".
When installing the flywheel puller,
turn it counterclockwise.
CHECKING THE CDI MAGNETO
1. Inspect:
• Rotor inner surface "a"
• Stator outer surface "b"
Damage→Inspect the crankshaft
runout and crankshaft bearing.
If necessary, replace CDI magne-
to and/or stator.
CHECKING THE WOODRUFF KEY
1. Inspect:
• Woodruff key "1"
Damage→Replace.INSTALLING THE CDI MAGNETO
1. Install:
• Stator "1"
• Screw (stator) "2"
Temporarily tighten the screw (stator)
at this point.
2. Install:
• Woodruff key "1"
• Rotor "2"
• Clean the tapered portions of the
crankshaft and rotor.
• When installing the woodruff key,
make sure that its flat surface "a" is
in parallel with the crankshaft center
line "b".
• When installing the rotor, align the
keyway "c" of the rotor with the
woodruff key.
3. Install:
• Washer "1"
• Nut (rotor) "2"
Use the rotor holding tool "3".4. Adjust:
• Ignition timing
Refer to "CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION TIMING" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
5. Tighten:
• Screw (stator) "1"
6. Check:
• Ignition timing
Re-check the ignition timing.
7. Connect:
• CDI magneto lead "1"
Refer to "CABLE ROUTING DIA-
GRAM" section in the CHAPTER
2.
8. Install:
• Gasket [crankcase cover (left)]
• Crankcase cover (left) "1"
• Screw [crankcase cover (left)] "2"
Tighten the screws in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
Rotor holding tool:
YU-1235/90890-01235
Flywheel puller:
YM-1189/90890-01189
Nut (rotor):
56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40
ft•lb)
Rotor holding tool:
YU-1235/90890-01235
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C):
0.48 mm (0.019 in)
Screw (stator):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)
Screw [crankcase cover
(left)]:
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6
ft•lb)

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ENGINE REMOVAL
ENGINE REMOVAL
REMOVING THE ENGINE
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and fuel tank Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section.
Carburetor Refer to "CARBURETOR AND REED
VALVE" section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER"
section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at the engine side.
Radiator Refer to "RADIATOR" section.
Spark plug cap
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.
1 Drive chain sprocket cover 1
2 Nut (drive sprocket) 1 Refer to removal section.
3 Lock washer 1 Refer to removal section.
4 Drive sprocket 1 Refer to removal section.
5Clip 1
6 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
26 Nm (2.6 m kg, 19 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m kg, 46 ft lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m kg, 61 ft lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m kg, 54 ft lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m kg, 24 ft lb)

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ENGINE REMOVAL
HANDLING NOTE
Support the machine securely so
there is no danger of it falling over.
REMOVING THE DRIVE
SPROCKET
1. Remove:
• Nut (drive sprocket) "1"
• Lock washer "2"
• Straighten the lock washer tab.
• Loosen the nut while applying the
rear brake.
2. Remove:
• Drive sprocket "1"
• Drive chain "2"
Remove the drive sprocket together
with the drive chain.
REMOVING THE ENGINE
1. Remove:
• Pivot shaft "1"
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way
out, the swingarm will come loose. If
possible, insert a shaft of similar di-
ameter into the other side of the swin-
garm to support it.
2. Remove:
• Engine "1"
From right side.
Make sure that the couplers, hoses
and cables are disconnected.
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
1. Install:
• Engine "1"
Install the engine from right side.
• Pivot shaft "2"
• Engine mounting bolt (lower) "3"
• Engine mounting bolt (front) "4"
• Engine bracket "5"
• Bolt (engine bracket) "6"
• Engine mounting bolt (upper) "7"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the pivot shaft.
INSTALLING THE BRAKE PEDAL
1. Install:
• Spring "1"
• Brake pedal "2"
• O-ring "3"
• Bolt (brake pedal) "4"
• Clip "5"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the bolt, O-rings and brake pedal
bracket.
INSTALLING THE DRIVE
SPROCKET
1. Install:
• Drive sprocket "1"
• Drive chain "2"
Install the drive sprocket together
with the drive chain.
2. Install:
• Lock washer "1"
• Nut (drive sprocket) "2"
Tighten the nut while applying the
rear brake.
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock
the nut.
Pivot shaft:
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(lower):
64Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(front):
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46
ft•lb)
Bolt (engine bracket):
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24
ft•lb)
Engine mounting bolt
(upper):
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake pedal):
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19
ft•lb)
Nut (drive sprocket):
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54
ft•lb)

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
REMOVING THE SEGMENT
1. Remove:
• Bolt (segment) "1"
• Segment "2"
Turn the segment counterclockwise
until it stops and loosen the bolt.
If the segment gets an impact, it
may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to the segment
when removing the bolt.
DISASSEMBLING THE
CRANKCASE
1. Remove:
• Crankcase (right) "1"
Use the flywheel puller "2".
• Make appropriate bolts "3" as
shown available by yourself and at-
tach the tool with them.
• Fully tighten the tool holding bolts,
but make sure the tool body is par-
allel with the case. If necessary,
one screw may be backed out
slightly to level tool body.
• As pressure is applied, alternately
tap on the engine mounting boss
and transmission shafts.
Use soft hammer to tap on the
case half. Tap only on reinforced
portions of case. Do not tap on
gasket mating surface. Work slow-
ly and carefully. Make sure the
case halves separate evenly. If one
end "hangs up", take pressure off
the push screw, realign, and start
over. If the cases do not separate,
check for a remaining case bolt or
fitting. Do not force.
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Crankshaft "1"
Use the crankcase separating
tool "2".
Make appropriate bolts "3" as shown
available by yourself and attach the
tool with them.
Do not use a hammer to drive out
the crankshaft.
REMOVING THE CRANKCASE
BEARING
1. Remove:
•Bearing "1"
• Remove the bearing from the
crankcase by pressing its inner race
as shown in "A".
• If the bearing is removed together
with the crankshaft, remove the
bearing using a general bearing
puller "2" as shown in "B".
• Do not use the removed bearing.
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Inspect:
• Contacting surface "a"
Scratches→Replace.
• Engine mounting boss "b", crank-
case
Cracks/damage→Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Bearing "1"
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure→Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Oil seal "1"
Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Measure:
• Runout limit "a"
• Small end free play limit "b"
• Connecting rod big end side
clearance "c"
• Crank width "d"
Out of specification→Replace.
Use the dial gauge and a thick-
ness gauge. Flywheel puller:
YU-1362-A/90890-
01362
Crankcase separating
tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-
01135
Dial gauge and stand:
YU-3097/90890-01252

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
to the surface "a" where the crank-
shaft and bearing come in contact.
• Use two plain washers (Yamaha
genuine: 90201-243K3) "5" or the
ones of a size as shown one on the
other. (Except for USA and CDN)
• Install so that the plain washers do
not deviate from the crankshaft cen-
ter. (Except for USA and CDN)
• When installing the crankcase, the
connecting rod should be posi-
tioned at TDC (top dead center).
• Install while checking that the dowel
pin is in place.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
6. Install:
• Clamp "1"
• Bolt (crankcase) "2"
Tighten the crankcase tightening
bolts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
7. Install:
• Holder "1"
• Bolt (holder) "2"
8. Install:
• Segment "1"
• Bolt (segment) "2"
• When installing the segment onto
the shift cam "3", align the punch
mark "a" with the dowel pin "b".
• Turn the segment clockwise until it
stops and tighten the bolt.
If the segment gets an impact, it
may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to the segment
when tightening the bolt.
9. Remove:
• Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating
surface.
10. Apply:
• Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil de-
livery hole and connecting rod big
end washer.11. Check:
• Crankshaft and transmission op-
eration.
Unsmooth operation→Repair.
If the crankshaft will not turn smooth-
ly, make an adjustment by gently tap-
ping its right end with a soft hammer.
Bolt (crankcase):
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10
ft•lb)
(1.771.97 in)
(0.98
1.50 in)
(0.16
0.20 in)
Bolt (holder):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (segment):
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22
ft•lb)

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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
4. Install:
•Collar "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip.
5. Install:
• Wheel
Install the brake disc "1" between the
brake pads "2" correctly.
6. Install:
• Drive chain "1"
Push the wheel "2" forward and install
the drive chain.
7. Install:
• Left drive chain puller "1"
• Wheel axle "2"
• Install the left drive chain puller, and
insert the wheel axle from left side.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the wheel axle.
8. Install:
• Right drive chain puller "1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (wheel axle) "3"
Temporarily tighten the nut (wheel
axle) at this point.
9. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK" section in
the CHAPTER 3.
10. Tighten:
• Nut (wheel axle) "1"
• Locknut "2"
Drive chain slack:
48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)
Nut (wheel axle):
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90
ft•lb)
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)

5-10
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
HANDLING NOTE
Support the machine securely so
there is no danger of it falling over.
DRAINING THE BRAKE FLUID
1. Remove:
• Brake master cylinder cap "1"
• Protector (rear brake)
Do not remove the diaphragm.
A. Front
B. Rear
2. Connect the transparent hose "2"
to the bleed screw "1" and place a
suitable container under its end.
A. Front
B. Rear
3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain
the brake fluid while pulling the le-
ver in or pushing down on the
pedal.
• Do not reuse the drained brake
fluid.
• Brake fluid may erode painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediate-
ly.
REMOVING THE BRAKE CALIPER
PISTON
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed
carefully.
• Cover piston with rag and use ex-
treme caution when expelling
piston from cylinder.
• Never attempt to pry out piston.
Caliper piston removal steps:
a. Insert a piece of rag into the brake
caliper to lock one brake caliper.
b. Carefully force the piston out of
the brake caliper cylinder with
compressed air.
A. Front
B. Rear
REMOVING THE BRAKE CALIPER
PISTON SEAL KIT
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston dust seal "1"
• Brake caliper piston seal "2"
Remove the brake caliper piston
seals and brake caliper piston dust
seals by pushing them with a finger.
Never attempt to pry out brake cal-
iper piston seals and brake caliper
piston dust seals.
Replace the brake caliper piston
seals and brake caliper piston dust
seals whenever a caliper is disas-
sembled.
A. Front
B. Rear
CHECKING THE BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Inspect:
• Brake master cylinder inner sur-
face "a"
Wear/scratches → Replace mas-
ter cylinder assembly.
Stains→Clean.
Use only new brake fluid.
A. Front
B. Rear
2. Inspect:
• Diaphragm "1"
Crack/damage→Replace.
A. Front
B. Rear
3. Inspect: (front brake only)
• Reservoir float "1"
Damage→Replace.
4. Inspect:
• Brake master cylinder piston "1"
• Brake master cylinder cup "2"
Wear/damage/score marks→Re-
place brake master cylinder kit.