torque YAMAHA YZ125LC 2012 Owners Manual

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFOR-
MATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS............................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-5
CONSUMER
INFORMATION................. 1-6
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-6
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-6
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-7
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-8
CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................... 1-11
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ...................... 1-12
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-13
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-14
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-2
TIGHTENING TORQUES . 2-7
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-13
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPEC-
TION AND AD-
JUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-5
ENGINE ............................ 3-6
CHASSIS .......................... 3-9
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-19
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS.................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER ........................ 4-3
RADIATOR ....................... 4-5
CARBURETOR AND
REED VALVE ................... 4-7
CYLINDER HEAD, CYLIN-
DER AND PISTON ......... 4-12
CLUTCH ......................... 4-19
KICK SHAFT AND
SHIFT SHAFT ................. 4-23
YPVS GOVERNOR......... 4-28
WATER PUMP................ 4-30
CDI MAGNETO............... 4-33
ENGINE REMOVAL ....... 4-35
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ............... 4-39
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT
CAM AND SHIFT
FORK .............................. 4-44
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL ..................5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................5-6
FRONT FORK .................5-16
HANDLEBAR..................5-24
STEERING ......................5-29
SWINGARM ....................5-33
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................5-38
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS AND
WIRING DIAGRAM ...........6-2
IGNITION SYSTEM...........6-3
CHAPTER 7
TUNING
ENGINE.............................7-1
CHASSIS ..........................7-6

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
FUEL
Mix oil with the gas at the ratio speci-
fied below. Always use fresh, name-
brand gasoline, and mix the oil and gas
the day of the race. Do not use premix
that is more than a few hours old.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
Never mix two types of oil in the
same batch; clotting of the oil
could result. If you wish to change
oil types, be sure to drain the fuel
tank and the carburetor float bowl
of old premix prior to filling with
the new type.
HANDLING NOTE
Before starting the machine, per-
form the checks in the pre-opera-
tion check list.
Never start or run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes are
poisonous; they can cause loss of
consciousness and death in a very
short time. Always operate the ma-
chine in a well-ventilated area.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to "CLEANING THE AIR
FILTER ELEMENT" section in the
CHAPTER 3, apply the foam-air-filter
oil or its equivalent to the element.
(Excess oil in the element may ad-
versely affect engine starting.)
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel cock to "ON" and full
open the starter knob (CHOKE).
3. With the throttle completely
closed start the engine by kicking
the kick starter forcefully with firm
stroke.
4. Run the engine at idle or slightly
higher until it warms up: this usu-
ally takes about one or two min-
utes.
5. The engine is warmed up when it
responds normally to the throttle
with the starter knob (CHOKE)
turned off.
Do not warm up the engine for ex-
tended periods of time.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the starter knob
(CHOKE). Open the throttle slightly
and start the engine by kicking the
kick starter forcefully with firm stroke.
Observe the following break-in
procedures during initial operation
to ensure optimum performance
and avoid engine damage.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the
fuel tank with a break-in oil-fuel
mixture as follows.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks
on the machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine.
Check the idle speed, and check
the operation of the controls and
the "ENGINE STOP" button.
4. Operate the machine in the lower
gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
and check the spark plug condi-
tion; it will show a rich condition
during break-in.5. Allow the engine to cool. Restart
the engine and operate the ma-
chine as in the step above for five
minutes. Then, very briefly shift to
the higher gears and check full-
throttle response. Stop and check
the spark plug.
6. After again allowing the engine to
cool, restart and run the machine
for five more minutes. Full throttle
and the higher gears may be
used, but sustained full-throttle
operation should be avoided.
Check the spark plug condition.
7. Allow the engine to cool, remove
the top end, and inspect the pis-
ton and cylinder. Remove any
high spots on the piston with #600
grit wet sandpaper. Clean all
components and carefully reas-
semble the top end.
8. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture
from the fuel tank and refill with
the specified mix.
9. Restart the engine and check the
operation of the machine through-
out its entire operating range.
Stop and check the spark plug
condition. Restart the machine
and operate it for about 10 to 15
more minutes. The machine will
now be ready to race.
• After the break-in or before each
race, you must check the entire
machine for loose fittings and
fasteners as per "TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS". Tighten all
such fasteners as required.
• When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in oper-
ation is necessary.
PISTON, RING AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at
half-throttle or less. Observe the
condition of the engine carefully
during operation.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded
gasoline only with a re-
search octane number
of 95 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11
US gal)
Mixing oil:
Recommended oil:
Yamalube "2-R"
(Yamalube racing 2-
cycle oil)
Mixing ratio: 30:1
If unavailable, use an
equivalent type of oil.
Mixing oil:
Yamalube "2-R"
Mixing ratio:
15:1

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to "TIGHTENING TORQUES" section in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front fork Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Installation of rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber to frame
Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
ELECTRICAL
TIGHTENING TORQUES
ENGINE
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) 0.48 mm (0.019 in) ----
Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI:
Magneto-model (stator)/Manufacturer 1C3-10/YAMAHA ----
Charging coil 1 resistance (color) 720–1,080 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) (Green/
White-Black/Red)----
Charging coil 2 resistance (color) 44–66 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) (Black-Green/
Blue)----
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248–372 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) (White/Blue-
White/Red)----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 1C3-10/YAMAHA ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 1C3-00/YAMAHA ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary winding resistance 0.24–0.36 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary winding resistance 5.7–8.5 kΩat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Spark plug cap:
Resistance 4–6 kΩat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
ItemThread
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Spark plug M14S 1 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
Cylinder head (nut) M8 5 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Cylinder head (stud) M8 5 13 Nm (1.3 m•kg, 9.4 ft•lb)
Cylinder (nut) M8 4 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Cylinder (stud) M10 4 13 Nm (1.3 m•kg, 9.4 ft•lb)
Power valve:
Cover M5 4 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb) YPVS
Link lever M4 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb) YPVS
Holder (power valve) M5 4 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb) YPVS
Push rod M5 1 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb) YPVS
Thrust plate M5 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb) YPVS
Governor fork M4 2 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb) YPVS
Housing M5 3 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb) YPVS
Water pump housing cover M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Coolant drain bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Radiator M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Radiator panel M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Radiator hose clamp M6 8 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
Air filter element M6 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Carburetor joint M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Carburetor joint clamp M4 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Air filter joint clamp M4 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△Air filter case M6 4 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Air filter guide clamp M5 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Reed valve M3 6 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Throttle cable M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Crankcase M6 12 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
Right crankcase cover M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Left crankcase cover M6 4 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Bearing plate cover M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Holder M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil check bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Oil drain bolt M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Kickstarter crank M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch cover M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Primary drive gear M8 1 48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb)
Clutch boss M16 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb) Lock washer
Clutch spring M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch cable adjust bolt and locknutM6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Drive sprocket M18 1 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Lock washer
Shift pedal M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Bearing plate cover (shift cam) M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Shift guide M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Stopper lever M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Segment M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe stay (front) M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe stay (rear) M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Silencer:
△Silencer and frame M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Fiber M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)ItemThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
CHASSIS
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ItemThread
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△Upper bracket and outer tube M84 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Lower bracket and outer tube M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Upper bracket and steering stem M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 ft•lb)
△Handlebar upper holder M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
△Handlebar lower holder M12 2 40 Nm (4.0 m•kg, 29 ft•lb)
△Steering ring nut M28 1 Refer to TIP.
Front fork and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Front fork and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
Adjuster and damper assembly M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base valve M5 2 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
△Front fork and front fork protector M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
△Cable guide (front brake hose) and lower
bracketM6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
△Front fork protector and brake hose hold-
erM6 2 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Throttle cable cap M4 2 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
△Front brake master cylinder and bracket M6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Brake lever mounting nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Clutch lever mounting nut M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Clutch lever holder M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 2 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△Front brake hose union bolt (brake master
cylinder)M10 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Front brake caliper and front fork M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Grip cap upper and lower M6 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin
plugM10 2 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
△Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin M10 2 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
△Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed
screwM8 2 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
△Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 1 105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 ft•lb)
△Front wheel axle holder M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Front brake disc and wheel hub M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Rear brake disc and wheel hub M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
Footrest bracket and frame M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)TORX

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
△Brake pedal mounting M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
△Rear brake master cylinder and frame M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 2 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylin-
der)M10 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 1 125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
△Nipple (spoke) — 72 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
△Driven sprocket and wheel hub M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 30 ft•lb)
△Disc cover and rear brake caliper M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
△Protector and rear brake caliper M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 2 19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Engine :
△Engine and frame (front) M10 1 64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
△Engine and frame (lower) M10 1 64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
△Engine bracket and frame M8 2 34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
△Engine bracket and engine M8 1 34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
△Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
△Relay arm and swingarm M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
△Relay arm and connecting rod M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb)
△Connecting rod and frame M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb)
△Rear shock absorber and frame M10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
△Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
△Rear frame and frame (upper) M8 1 32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb)
△Rear frame and frame (lower) M8 2 29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
△Swingarm and brake hose holder M54 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Swingarm and patch M4 4 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Drive chain tensioner M8 2 16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
Drive chain support and swingarm M6 37 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Seal guard and swingarm M5 4 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Cable guide and frame M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
△Fuel tank boss and frame M10 2 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
△Fuel tank M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
△Fuel tank and fuel cock M6 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Air scoop and fuel tank M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Air scoop and radiator guard (lower) M6 2 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
△Front fender M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Rear fender (front) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Rear fender (rear) M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Side cover M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Seat M8 2 19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)ItemThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
1. First, tighten the steering ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the steering nut wrench, then loosen
the steering ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
ELECTRICAL △Number plate M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)ItemThread
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ItemThread
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Stator M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Rotor M12 1 56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
Ignition coil M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
GENERAL TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
This chart specifies torque for stan-
dard fasteners with standard I.S.O.
pitch threads. Torque specifications
for special components or assem-
blies are included in the applicable
sections of this book. To avoid war-
page, tighten multi-fastener assem-
blies in a crisscross fashion, in
progressive stages, until full torque is
reached. Unless otherwise specified,
torque specifications call for clean,
dry threads. Components should be
at room temperature.A. Distance between flats
B. Outside thread diameter
DEFINITION OF UNITS
A
(Nut)B
(Bolt
)TORQUE SPECIFI-
CATION
Nm m•kg ft•lb
10
mm6 mm 6 0.6 4.3
12
mm8 mm 15 1.5 11
14
mm10
mm30 3.0 22
17
mm12
mm55 5.5 40
19
mm14
mm85 8.5 61
22
mm16
mm130 13 94
Unit Read Definition Measure
mm
millimeter 10-3 meter Length
cmcentimeter 10-2 meter Length
kgkilogram 103 gram Weight
NNewton 1 kg × m/sec2Force
NmNewton meter N × m Torque
m•kgMeter kilogram m × kg Torque
PaPascal N/m2Pressure
N/mmNewton per millimeter N/mm Spring rate
LLiter — Volume or capacity
cm3Cubic centimeter — Volume or capacity
r/minRevolution per minute — Engine speed

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CHASSIS
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! Securely
support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Check:
• Steering stem
Grasp the bottom of the forks and
gently rock the fork assembly
back and forth.
Free play→Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
• Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action→Adjust steer-
ing ring nut.
4. Adjust:
• Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment
steps:
a. Remove the number plate.
b. Remove the handlebar and upper
bracket.
c. Loosen the steering ring nut "1"
using the steering nut wrench "2".
d. Tighten the steering ring nut "3"
using steering nut wrench "4".
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the thread of the steering stem.
• Set the torque wrench to the steer-
ing nut wrench so that they form a
right angle.
e. Loosen the steering ring nut one
turn.
f. Retighten the steering ring nut us-
ing the steering nut wrench.
Avoid over-tightening.
g. Check the steering stem by turn-
ing it lock to lock. If there is any
binding, remove the steering stem
assembly and inspect the steer-
ing bearings.
h. Install the washer "5", upper
bracket "6", washer "7", steering
stem nut "8", handlebar "9", han-
dlebar upper holder "10" and
number plate "11".
• The handlebar upper holder should
be installed with the punched mark
"a" forward.
• Install the handlebar so that the
marks "b" are in place on both
sides.
• Install the handlebar so that the pro-
jection "c" of the handlebar upper
holder is positioned at the mark on
the handlebar as shown.
• Insert the end of the fuel breather
hose "12" into the hole in the steer-
ing stem.
First tighten the bolts on the front
side of the handlebar upper holder,
and then tighten the bolts on the
rear side.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering ring nut (initial
tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27
ft•lb)
Steering ring nut (final
tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)Steering stem nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105
ft•lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20
ft•lb)
Pinch bolt (upper brack-
et):
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15
ft•lb)
Number plate:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)