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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

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Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.

Read the Owner’s manual.

Always use an approved
helmet and protective gear.

Never use on paved roads.

Use from 6 years old.
Operation of this motorcycle
by children under the age of 6
increase the risk of severe
injury or death.

Never carry passengers.

Adult supervision required for
children.

This unit contains high-
pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause an
explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.

Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.

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Summary of Contents for 2014 YZ85

Page 1: ...OPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre mière utilisation du véhicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2014 09 0 4 1 CR E F G DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung ...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL YZ85 YZ85F YZ85LW YZ85LWF 1SN 28199 83 E0 U1SN83E0 book Page 1 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 4: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1SN83E0 book Page 1 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 5: ...be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10032 Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle WARNING EWA14352 This motorcycle is designed and manufactured for off road use only It is illegal to operate this motorcycle on any public street road or highw...

Page 6: ... has the ability to operate the motorcycle safely Motorcycles are single track vehicles Their safe use and operation are dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the expertise of the operator Every operator should know the following requirements before riding this motorcycle He or she should Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of motorcycle oper...

Page 7: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NO...

Page 8: ...ER S MANUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition September 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1SN83E0 book Page 2 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 9: ...ning the air filter element 7 12 Adjusting the carburetor 7 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 14 Adjusting the throttle grip free play 7 15 Tires 7 15 Spoke wheels 7 17 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 18 Checking the brake lever free play 7 19 Checking the shift pedal 7 19 Checking the front and rear brake pads 7 20 Checking the brake fluid level 7 20 Changing the brake fluid 7 22 Driv...

Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 INDEX 11 1 U1SN83E0 book Page 2 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 11: ...ntain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer For Canada 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 5 6 7 U1SN83E0 book Page 1 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 12: ...e respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER You increase your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED ...

Page 13: ...R UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTE APPROUVE des lunettes et des vêtements de protection EXCLUSIVEMENT POUR L USAGE D UN CONDUCTEUR EXPERIMENTE 5PA 2118K 10 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT REAR 100kPa 1 00kgf cm2 15psi 100kPa 1 00kgf cm2 15psi 3RV 21668 A0 TIRE INFORMATION La pression des pneus à froid doit normalement être réglée comme suit AVANT ARRIERE 100kPa 1 00kgf cm2 15psi ...

Page 14: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 For Europe 3 1 2 U1SN83E0 book Page 4 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 15: ...NT LABELS 1 5 1 For Europe 5PG 2816R 00 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 4AA 22259 40 YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD SHIZUOKA JAPAN YAMAHA 4GB 2155A 00 2 1 3 U1SN83E0 book Page 5 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 16: ...from 6 years old Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury or death Never carry passengers Adult supervision required for children This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause an explosion Do not incinerate puncture or open Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery U1SN83E0 book Page 6 Monday Sept...

Page 17: ... psi Use unleaded gasoline only Measure the tire pressure when the tires are cold Adjust the tire pressure Improper tire pressure can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death U1SN83E0 book Page 7 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 18: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 3 1 2 U1SN83E0 book Page 8 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 19: ...er NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY 5PA 2118K 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT REAR 100kPa 1 00kgf cm2 15psi 100kPa 1 00kgf cm2 15psi 3RV 21668 A0 TIRE INFORMATION 2 1 3 U1SN83E...

Page 20: ...n Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed for off road use only therefore it is il legal to operate it on public streets roads or highways even a dirt or gravel one Off road use on public lands may be illegal Please check local regulations be fore ri...

Page 21: ...s are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or redu...

Page 22: ...enuine Yamaha accessories recog nize that some aftermarket accesso ries or modifications are not suitable because of potential safety hazards to you or others Installing aftermarket products or having other modifications performed to your vehicle that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsibl...

Page 23: ...struc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the ...

Page 24: ...tank cap page 4 3 3 Fuel cock page 4 6 4 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 4 10 5 Air filter element page 7 12 6 Seat page 4 7 7 Shift pedal page 4 2 8 Throttle stop screw page 7 14 9 Starter choke knob page 4 6 U1SN83E0 book Page 1 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 25: ... adjusting screw page 4 8 4 Bleed screw page 4 9 5 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 8 6 Spark plug cap page 7 8 7 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 9 8 Coolant drain bolt page 7 11 9 Brake pedal page 4 3 10 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 9 11 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 10 U1SN83E0 book Page 2 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 26: ...TION 3 3 3 EAU10431 Controls and instruments 4 1 3 2 1 Clutch lever page 4 1 2 Engine stop switch page 4 1 3 Brake lever page 4 2 4 Throttle grip page 7 15 U1SN83E0 book Page 3 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 27: ...clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch lever position adjusting bolt Ad just the distance between the clutch le ver and the handlebar grip as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 While holding the clutch lever pulled slightly towards the handle bar grip turn the adjusting bolt in direction a to increase the dis tance and in direction b to de crease it 3 Tighten the locknut 1 Engine ...

Page 28: ... with a brake lever position adjusting bolt Ad just the distance between the brake le ver and the throttle grip as follows 1 Slide the rubber cover toward the end of the brake lever 2 Loosen the locknut 3 While holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip turn the adjusting bolt in direction a to increase the distance and in di rection b to decrease it 4 Tighten the locknut 5 Slide the rub...

Page 29: ... fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU41835 Fuel This motorcycle has been designed to use a premixed fuel of gasoline and 2 stroke engine oil Always mix the gaso line and oil in a clean container before filling the fuel tank NOTICE ECA15602 Always use fresh gasoline and fill the fuel tank with a fresh mix just be fore riding Do not use premixed fuel that is more than a few hours old Mixing gasoli...

Page 30: ...rent oil brand be sure to drain the fuel tank and the carburetor float chamber of the old premixed fuel prior to filling with the new type Filling the fuel tank Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refue...

Page 31: ...Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line spills on your clothing change your clothes EAU41362 Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather ...

Page 32: ...ng ON With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position EAU13641 Starter choke knob Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the knob in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the knob in direction b to turn off the starter choke 1 Arrow mark positioned over OFF 1 Ar...

Page 33: ...sion into the neutral position before starting is recommended EAU46283 Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts and then slide the seat to the rear and pull upward To install the seat 1 Fit the slot in the seat onto the pro jection on the fuel tank and insert the projection on the seat into the seat holder as shown 2 Place the seat in the original posi tion and then tighten the bolts TIP Make sure...

Page 34: ...rubber cap by pulling it out of the front fork leg 2 To increase the compression damping force and thereby hard en the compression damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction a To decrease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compres sion damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction b 3 Install the rubber cap 1 Rebound damping force adjusting sc...

Page 35: ...e poor handling and loss of sta bility may result When riding in extremely rough condi tions the air temperature and pressure in the front fork will rise This will in crease the spring preload and harden the front suspension If this occurs bleed the front fork as follows 1 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 28 TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be n...

Page 36: ...an be ob tained at a Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illus tration The longer distance A is the lower the spring pre load the shorter distance A is the higher the spring pre load With each complete turn of the adjusting nut dis tance A is changed by 1 5 mm 0 06 in 3 Tighten the locknut to the speci fied torque NOTI...

Page 37: ...heck the actual total number of clicks or turns of each Tightening torque Locknut 35 Nm 3 5 m kgf 25 ft lbf 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 20 click s in direction b Standard YZ85 YZ85F 6 click s in direction b Standard YZ85LW YZ85LWF 7 click s in direction b For Europe only 12 click s in di rection b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjus...

Page 38: ...is may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU41382 Removable sidestand This motorcycle is equipped with a re movable sidestand TIP M...

Page 39: ...fore using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Always use a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 4 3 4 5 Transmission oil Check for leakage 7 9 Coolant Check coolant level If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level C...

Page 40: ...ee play 7 15 7 24 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 22 7 23 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary 7 15 7 17 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Correct if necessary 7 19 Brake pedal Make sure that operatio...

Page 41: ...at the control cables move smoothly Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when the front forks travel up and down Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary 7 24 7 24 7 26 7 25 Exhaust system Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks Check for leakage Engine stop switch Check operation 4 1 Ignition system Check that all leads and ...

Page 42: ...ely close the throttle See page 4 6 4 Start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down 5 When the engine is warm turn the starter choke off TIP The engine is warm when it responds quickly to the throttle with the starter choke turned off NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16661 Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for star...

Page 43: ...train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16691 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear 3 Open the throttle gradually and si multaneously release the clutch lever slowly 4 Once the motorcycle has reached a speed high enough to change gears close the throttle and at the same time quickly pul...

Page 44: ...full throttle operation should be avoided Stop the engine and check the spark plug again 6 Allow the engine to cool remove the cylinder head and cylinder and inspect the piston and cylin der Remove any high spots on the piston with 600 grit wet sandpaper Clean all components and carefully reassemble the cyl inder head and cylinder 7 Drain the break in oil fuel mixture from the fuel tank and refill...

Page 45: ...vehi cle EAU17192 Parking When parking stop the engine and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near gras...

Page 46: ...perly maintain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15123 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts ...

Page 47: ...marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools data and technical skills NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in Every race Every third race Every fifth race As required 1 Piston Check piston for carbon deposits and cracks or dam age Clean Replace 2 Piston rings Check piston ring end gap and rings for damage Replace 3 Piston pin and small end bearing Check pist...

Page 48: ...ust Replace 7 Transmission Change the transmission oil Check transmission for damage Replace bearings 8 Shift forks guide bars shift cam Replace if necessary Check all parts for wear and damage 9 Rotor nut flywheel magneto Tighten 10 Kickstarter system Check idle gear for damage Replace if necessary 11 Exhaust system Check exhaust pipe and muffler for carbon deposits Clean 12 Crankshaft Check cran...

Page 49: ...ondition Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equivalent Replace 16 Cooling system Check coolant level and for leakage Check hoses for cracks or damage Check radiator cap spring operation Change coolant Every 2 years 17 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners Correct or tighten if necessary 18 Air filter element Clean Replace 19 Frame Clean an...

Page 50: ...id Every year 22 Front fork Replace oil seals Replace fork oil Clean dust seal and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Adjust if necessary Check operation and for oil leakage NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in Every race Every third race Every fifth race As required 23 Shock absorber assem bly Check operation and adjust Tighten if necessary Lubricate with lithium soap based grease After washing t...

Page 51: ... As required 26 Steering head Check operation free play and tighten if necessary Clean and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Replace bearings 27 Tires and wheels Check tire air pressure wheel runout spokes for looseness and tires for wear Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary Check wheel bearings for looseness Lubricate wheel bearings with lithium soap based grease Replace wheel bearings 28 M...

Page 52: ... 7 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U1SN83E0 book Page 7 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 53: ...rk plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehi cle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the engine could be oper ating improperly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself In stead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 2 Check the spark plug for electr...

Page 54: ...the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position 3 Place an oil pan under the trans mission case to collect the used oil 4 Remove the oil filler cap the trans mission oil drain bolt and its gas ket to drain the oil from the tr...

Page 55: ...ddition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUM1296 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine tem perature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the...

Page 56: ...he coolant drain bolt and its gasket and then the radiator cap to drain the cooling system WARNING Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 4 After the coolant is completely drained thoroughly flush the cool ing system with clean tap water 5 Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 6 Pour the recommended co...

Page 57: ...aned or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart Clean or if necessary re place the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the seat See page 4 7 2 Remove the air filter case cover as shown 3 Remove the air filter element by removing the wing bolt and its washer 4 Remove the sponge material from the...

Page 58: ...ter case with the projection facing upward and then install the wing bolt and its washer NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated with out the air filter element in stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10482 NOTICE Be sure to install the washer with its curved side fac ing o...

Page 59: ... maintenance NOTICE ECA10551 The carburetor has been set and ex tensively tested at the Yamaha fac tory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU44391 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be ad justed when necessary 1 Start the engine and thoroughly warm it up 2 Turn the throttle stop scr...

Page 60: ... cover to its original po sition EAU41825 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked a...

Page 61: ...a Yamaha dealer re place the tire immediately Tire information This model is equipped with tube tires Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire specialists to ascertain their suitability for further use WARN...

Page 62: ... the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or other damage and the spokes for looseness or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel ...

Page 63: ...djuster in direction a to loosen the clutch cable 2 Slide the rubber cover and clutch lever free play adjuster back fur ther down the clutch cable and then loosen the locknut 3 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in di rection b 4 Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable a...

Page 64: ... in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU44821 Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked before each ride If opera tion is not smooth have a Yamaha dea...

Page 65: ...ve a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brak...

Page 66: ... reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid leve...

Page 67: ...rcycle on it TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows EAU41484 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the l...

Page 68: ...ated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Remove all dirt and mud from the drive chain with a brush or cloth TIP For a t...

Page 69: ...ked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto th...

Page 70: ...bricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1SN83E0 book Page 25 Mo...

Page 71: ... the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds s...

Page 72: ...d injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance an...

Page 73: ...nd is not available by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU...

Page 74: ...at it is on the ground install the remov able sidestand and then rest the motorcycle on it 4 Install the washer and axle nut and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torque EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56741 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the axle nut 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground accor...

Page 75: ...rake after the wheel and brake disc have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11073 To install the rear wheel 1 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 2 Install the wheel and the brake cal iper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the right hand side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retainer on the swingarm Make sure that ...

Page 76: ...torcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not ...

Page 77: ... Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 2 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Op...

Page 78: ... stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for leakage Ha...

Page 79: ...over the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and...

Page 80: ...ith cold water and a mild detergent after the engine has cooled down NOTICE Do not use warm wa ter since it increases the corro sive action of the salt ECA10792 2 Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plated surfaces to pre vent corrosion After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it...

Page 81: ...s where strong chemi cals are stored Long term Before storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines and the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt this will prevent fuel deposits from...

Page 82: ...l 6 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 7 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U1SN83E...

Page 83: ...ke 47 5 47 8 mm 1 87 1 88 in Compression ratio 8 1 1 Starting system Kickstarter Lubrication system Premix Engine oil Type YAMALUBE 2R Transmission oil Type YAMALUBE 4 10W 40 or SAE 10W 40 Oil change quantity 0 50 L 0 53 US qt 0 44 Imp qt Coolant quantity Radiator including all routes 0 54 L 0 57 US qt 0 48 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gas...

Page 84: ...1 00 kgf cm 15 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size YZ85 17x1 40 YZ85F 17x1 40 YZ85LW 19x1 40 YZ85LWF 19x1 40 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size YZ85 14x1 60 YZ85F 14x1 60 YZ85LW 16x1 85 YZ85LWF 16x1 85 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake flu...

Page 85: ...RIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial n...

Page 86: ...odel label is affixed to the loca tion shown Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when order ing spare parts from a Yamaha dealer U1SN83E0 book Page 2 Monday September 8 2014 2 36 PM ...

Page 87: ...se 4 5 Fuel tank cap 4 3 H Handlebar switch 4 1 I Identification numbers 10 1 K Kickstarter 4 7 L Labels location 1 1 M Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 1 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3 1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 7 2 R Rear suspension lubricating 7 25 S Safety information 2 1 Seat 4 7 Shifting 6 2 Shift pedal 4 2 Shift pedal checking 7 19 Shock absorber assembly adjusting 4...

Page 88: ...IVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public roads a collision can occur with another vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control LOCATE AND READ OWNER S MANUAL FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRINTED ON RECYCLE...

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