engine YAMAHA YZ125LC 2013 Workshop Manual

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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
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)
0.5 Nm (0.05 m kg, 0.36 ft lb)
0.5 Nm (0.05 m kg, 0.36 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 LEVER FREE PLAY"
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (clutch lever holder):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
(0.55 in)14 mm
12 mm

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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)

6-1
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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6-2
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1. Engine stop switch
2. CDI unit3. Ignition coil
4. CDI magneto5. Spark plug
WIRING DIAGRAM
1. Engine stop switch
2. CDI unit
3. Ignition coil
4. CDI magneto
5. Spark plugCOLOR CODE
BBlack
O Orange
YYellow
B/R Black/Red
B/W Black/White
G/L Green/Blue
G/W Green/White
W/L White/Blue
W/R White/Red

6-3
IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to ignition system failure
and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
• Remove the following parts before inspection.
1. Seat
2. Fuel tank
• Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Spark gap test Spark →*Clean or replace spark plug.
No spark ↓
Check entire ignition system for connection. No good →Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check engine stop switch. No good →Replace.
OK ↓
Check ignition coil. (primary coil and secondary
coil)No good →
Replace.
OK ↓
Check spark plug cap. No good →Replace.
OK ↓
Check CDI magneto. (pickup coil and charging
coil)No good →
Replace.
OK ↓
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112

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IGNITION SYSTEM
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from spark plug.
2. Connect the dynamic spark tester
"1" (ignition checker "2") as
shown.
• Ignition coil "3"
• Spark plug "4"
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
3. Kick the kickstarter crank.
4. Check the ignition spark gap.
5. Start engine, and increase spark
gap until misfire occurs. (for USA
and CDN only)
CHECKING THE COUPLERS,
LEADS AND IGNITION COIL
CONNECTION
1. Check:
• Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-cir-
cuit → Repair or replace. CHECKING THE ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Engine stop switch conduction
Not conductive while it is pushed →
Replace.
Conductive while it is freed → Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to "
Ω × 1".
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL
1. Inspect:
• Primary coil resistance
Out of specification → R e p l a c e .
2. Inspect:
• Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification → R e p l a c e .
• Remove the spark plug cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise and inspect.
• Install the spark plug cap by turning
it clockwise until it is tight.
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
CAP
1. Inspect:
• Spark plug cap
Loose connection → T i g h t e n .
Deteriorated/damaged → Re-
place.
• Spark plug cap resistance
Out of specification → R e p l a c e . Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) lead→Black/White lead
"1"
Tester (-) lead→Black lead "2"
Result
Conductive (while the
engine stop switch is
pushed)
Tester (+) lead→Yellow lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Black lead "2"
Primary
coil resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
0.24–0.36
Ω at 20 °C
(68 °F) Ω × 1
Tester (+) lead→Spark plug lead
"1"
Tester (-) lead→Yellow lead "2"
Secondary
coil resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
5.7–8.5
kΩat 20 °C
(68 °F) kΩ × 1
Tester (+) lead→Spark plug lead
terminal "1"
Tester (-) lead→Spark plug termi-
nal "2"
Spark plug
cap resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
4–6 kΩ at
20 °C (68
°F) kΩ × 1

7-1
ENGINE
TUNING
ENGINE
CARBURETOR SETTING
• The role of fuel is to cool the engine,
and in the case of a 2-stroke en-
gine, to lubricate the engine in addi-
tion to power generation.
Accordingly, if a mixture of air and
fuel is too lean, abnormal combus-
tion will occur, and engine seizure
may result. If the mixture is too rich,
spark plugs will get wet with oil, thus
making it impossible to bring the en-
gine into full play or if the worst
comes to the worst, the engine may
stall.
• The richness of the air-fuel mixture
required for the engine will vary with
atmospheric conditions of the day
and therefore, the settings of the
carburetor must be properly suited
to the atmospheric conditions (air
pressure, humidity and tempera-
ture).
• Finally, the rider himself must make
a test-run and check his machine
for conditions (pick-up of engine
speed, road surface conditions)
and for the discoloration of the
spark plug(s). After taking these
into consideration, he must select
the best possible carburetor set-
tings.
It is advisable to make a note of set-
tings, atmospheric conditions, road
surface condition, lap-time, etc. so
that the memorandum can be used
as a reference useful for future.
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS AND
CARBURETOR SETTINGS
The reason for the above tendency is
that the richness or leanness of a fuel
mixture depends on the density of the
air (i.e. the concentration of oxygen in
it).
• Higher temperature expands the air
with its resultant reduced density.• Higher humidity reduces the
amount of oxygen in the air by so
much of the water vapor in the
same air.
• Lower atmospheric pressure (at a
high altitude) reduces the density of
the air.
TEST RUN
After warming up the engine
equipped with the standard type car-
buretor(s) and spark plug(s), run two
or three laps of the circuit and check
the smooth operation of the engine
and discoloration of spark plug(s).
A. Normal
B. Over burned (too lean)
C. Oil fouled (too rich)
EFFECT OF SETTING PARTS IN
RELATION TO THROTTLE VALVE
OPENINGA. Closed
B. Full-open
1. Pilot air screw
2. Pilot jet
3. Jet needle
4. Diameter of straight portion
5. Clip position
6. Throttle valve
7. Main jet
ADJUSTING THE MAIN JET
The richness of air-fuel mixture with
1/2–4/4 throttle can be set by chang-
ing the main jet "1".
1. Spark plug is too hot.
• Select a main jet having higher
calibrating No. than standard. (To
be enriched)
2. Spark plug is wet.
• Select a main jet having lower cal-
ibrating No. than standard. (To be
leaned out)
ADJUSTING THE PILOT AIR
SCREW
The richness of the air-fuel mixture
with full closed to 1/4 throttle can be
set by turning the pilot air screw "1".
Turning in the pilot air screw will en-
rich the mixture at low speeds, and
turning out it will lean out the mixture. Air
temp.Hu-
midityAir
pres-
sure
(alti-
tude)Mix-
tureSet-
ting
High HighLow
(high)Rich-
erLean-
er
Low LowHigh
(low)Lean-
erRich-
er
DiscolorationCondition of spark
plug
NormalInsulator is dry
and burnt brown.
Over burned
(too lean)Insulator is whit-
ish.
Oil fouled (too
rich)Insulator is sooty
and wet.
Standard main jet #430
Standard pilot
air screw posi-
tion2-1/4 turns out