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DIC183

YZ85 / YZ85G

YZ85LW / YZ85LWG

1SN-28199-84

OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Read this manual carefully before oper-

ating this vehicle.

Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel

avant la première utilisation du véhicule.

Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanlei-

tung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Fahr-
zeug in Betrieb nehmen.

YZ85

YZ85LW

MOTORCYCLE

MOTO

MOTORRAD

Summary of Contents for yz 85 2016

Page 1: ...GSANLEITUNG Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la première utilisation du véhicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanlei tung sorgfältig durch bevor Sie das Fahr zeug in Betrieb nehmen YZ85 YZ85LW MOTORCYCLE MOTO MOTORRAD ...

Page 2: ...DIC183 Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT PRINTED IN JAPAN 2015 06 0 5 1 CR E F G ...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL YZ85 YZ85LW MOTORCYCLE YZ85 YZ85G YZ85LW YZ85LWG 1SN 28199 84 E0 U1SN84E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 4: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1SN84E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 5: ... designed and manufactured for off road use only It is il legal to operate this motorcycle on any public street road or highway Such use is prohibited by law This motorcycle complies with almost all state off highway noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this motorcycle AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE Read this manual c...

Page 6: ...ng this motorcycle He or she should Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of mo torcycle operation Observe the warnings and maintenance requirements in this Owner s Manu al Obtain qualified training in safe and proper riding techniques Obtain professional technical service as indicated in this Owner s Manual and or when made necessary by mechanical conditions U1SN84E0...

Page 7: ...RNING 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 vehi cle or other property A TIP provides key information to make proce dures easier or clearer YZ85 YZ85G YZ85LW YZ85LWG OWNER S MANUAL 2015 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition May 2015 All rights reserved Any reprinting...

Page 8: ...he air filter element 7 10 Adjusting the carburetor 7 12 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 13 Adjusting the throttle grip free play 7 13 Tires 7 14 Spoke wheels 7 16 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 17 Checking the brake lever free play 7 18 Checking the shift pedal 7 18 Checking the front and rear brake pads 7 19 Checking the brake fluid level 7 20 Changing the brake fluid 7 21 Drive chai...

Page 9: ...Table of contents Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Index 11 1 U1SN84E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 10: ...tain important in formation 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 U1SN84E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 11: ...r sans plomb 3XJ 2415E B1 4SR 2416E 00 3JK 82377 00 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce système d allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada 1 2 4 5 3 U1SN84E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 12: ...TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER La conduite avec passager augmente les risques de perte de contrôle NE JAMAIS ROULER SUR DES CHEMINS PUBLICS Vous pourriez entrer en collision avec un autre véhicule TOUJOURS PORTER 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 foll...

Page 13: ...Location of important labels 1 4 1 For Europe 3 1 2 U1SN84E0 book Page 4 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 14: ...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 1 3 2 U1SN84E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 15: ...gear Use from 6 years old Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury or death Adult supervision required for children Never use on paved roads Never carry passengers This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause an explosion Do not incinerate puncture or open U1SN84E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 16: ...r riding to avoid draining the battery 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 U1SN84E0 book Page 7 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 17: ...Location of important labels 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 3 1 2 U1SN84E0 book Page 8 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 18: ...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 1 3 2 U1SN84E...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...atalities from motorcy cle accidents 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...

Page 21: ...stalled by a Yamaha dealer Aftermarket Parts Accessories and Modifications While you may find aftermarket prod ucts similar in design and quality to genuine 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 tha...

Page 22: ...fications and more in formation on replacing your tires Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc 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 ...

Page 23: ...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 10 6 Seat page 4 8 7 Shift pedal page 4 2 8 Throttle stop screw page 7 13 9 Starter choke knob page 4 7 U1SN84E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 24: ... adjusting screw page 4 8 4 Bleed screw page 4 10 5 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 8 6 Spark plug cap page 7 6 7 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 7 8 Coolant drain bolt page 7 9 9 Brake pedal page 4 3 10 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 7 11 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 10 U1SN84E0 book Page 2 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 25: ...tion 3 3 3 EAU63401 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 13 U1SN84E0 book Page 3 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 26: ...h 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 Engin...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...13183 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To install the fuel tank cap insert it into the tank opening and then turn it clockwise WARNING EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard 1 Brake pedal 1 Fuel tank cap U1SN84E0 book Page 3 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 29: ...signed to use premium unleaded gas oline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 91 or higher or a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand If the recommended 2 stroke engine oil is not available use an equivalent oil NOTICE ECA15552 Never mix two brands of 2 stroke engine oil in the same batch Always use the same type of oil to ensure max...

Page 30: ... bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is pois...

Page 31: ...with the arrow mark on the one way valve pointed downward as shown EAU41281 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it also The fuel cock has two positions OFF With the lever in this position fuel will not flow Always return the lever to this position when the engine is not run ning ON With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal...

Page 32: ...13651 Kickstarter To start the engine fold out the kick starter lever move it down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down smoothly but force fully This model is equipped with a pri mary kickstarter allowing the engine to be started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged However shifting the transmission into the neutral position before starting is recommended 1 Starte...

Page 33: ...erwise poor handling and loss of stability may result This front fork is equipped with re bound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping force ad justing screws NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping for ce and thereby harden the rebound damping turn the adjust...

Page 34: ...roduction the actual number of clicks always represents the entire ad justing range To obtain a precise ad justment it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 20 click s in direction b Standard 7 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the ...

Page 35: ...he remov able sidestand and then rest the motorcycle on it EAU41335 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing nut a rebound damping force ad justing screw and a compression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload Ad...

Page 36: ...ession damping force and thereby harden the com pression damping turn the adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the compression damping force and there by soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Distance A Spring preload Minimum soft Distance A 218 5 mm 8 60 in Standard YZ85 YZ85G Distance A 215 0 mm 8 46 in Standard YZ85LW YZ85LWG Distance A 207 0 mm 8 15 in ...

Page 37: ...sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This 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 1 Compression damping force a...

Page 38: ...tand TIP Make sure that the sidestand is proper ly secured when the motorcycle is be ing supported or is being transported WARNING EWA14602 Never apply force on the motor cycle while it is on the side stand Always remove the sidestand before starting out 1 Sidestand 1 U1SN84E0 book Page 13 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 39: ...ck hose connection 4 4 4 6 Transmission oil Check for leakage 7 7 Coolant Check coolant level If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 7 8 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add specified brake fluid to speci...

Page 40: ...dlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play 7 27 Front fork and rear shock absorber as sembly Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage 4 8 4 10 4 10 7 26 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Moving parts and ca bles Check that the control cables move smoothly Check that the control cables are not caug...

Page 41: ...08 Starting and warming up a cold engine 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 7 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 tur...

Page 42: ...ing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances ...

Page 43: ...NING EWA10322 Failure to properly 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 1 Before starting the engine fill the fuel tank with a break in oil fuel mixture as follows 2 Start and warm up the engine Chec...

Page 44: ... to 15 more minutes The motorcy cle will now be ready to ride nor mally After the engine break in period thor oughly check the motorcycle for loose parts oil leakage and any other prob lems Be sure to inspect and make ad justments thoroughly especially cable and drive chain slack and loose spokes In addition check all fittings and fasteners for looseness and tight en if necessary NOTICE ECA15561 W...

Page 45: ...xhaust 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 grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U1SN84E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

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: ...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 damage Clean Replace 2 Piston rings Check piston ring end gap and rings for damage Replace 3 Piston pin and small end bearing Check piston pin and small end bearing for...

Page 48: ...n and regap Replace Check chain slack alignment and condition 15 Drive chain Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equivalent Replace NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in Every race Every third race Every fifth race As required 6 Clutch Check clutch housing friction plates clutch plates and clutch springs for wear or damage Adjust Replace 7 Transmission Change the tra...

Page 49: ...e Check radiator cap spring operation Change coolant Every 2 years Every year Check all chassis fitting and fasteners 17 Chassis fasteners Correct or tighten if necessary 18 Air filter element Clean Replace 19 Frame Clean and check for damage 20 Fuel line Clean and check for leakage 21 Brakes Adjust lever position and pedal height Lubricate pivot points Check brake disk surface Check fluid level a...

Page 50: ...r wear or damage Replace if necessary 25 Rear suspension Check operation and tighten if necessary Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Check operation free play and tighten if necessary 26 Steering head Clean and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Replace bearings Check tire air pressure wheel runout spokes for looseness and tires for wear Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary 27 Tires and...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...ave a Yamaha deal er check and repair the motorcycle In addition the transmission oil must be changed at 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 ...

Page 53: ...ck for the cause EAU20071 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition 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 surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with ...

Page 54: ...e con tent of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effec tiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 EAUM1318 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and let the engine cool if neces sary 2 Place a container under the en gine to collect the used coolant 3 Remove the radiator cap and then the coolant drain bolt and its gasket to drain the cooling sys tem WARNING ...

Page 55: ...392 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned 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 8 2 Remove the air filter case cover as shown 3 Remove the air filter element by rem...

Page 56: ...er element into the air filter 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 wit...

Page 57: ...t to a Yamaha dealer who has the nec essary professional knowledge and ex perience The adjustment described in the following section however may be serviced by the owner as part of rou tine 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 damag...

Page 58: ...ing the throttle grip free play The throttle grip free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the inner edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary adjust it as follows TIP The engine idling speed must be cor rectly adjusted before checking and adjusting the throttle grip free play 1 Slide the rubber cover back 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To incre...

Page 59: ...e should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA14382 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the weight of the ...

Page 60: ...ewall 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 WARNING EWA10462 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the...

Page 61: ...beless tires on this model To maximize 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 ...

Page 62: ...able 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 5 Slide the clutch lever free play ad juster a...

Page 63: ... 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 64: ...icator while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have 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 g...

Page 65: ...with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical 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 A...

Page 66: ... be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU41413 To check the drive chain slack 1 Install the removable sidestand and place the motorcycle 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 ...

Page 67: ...curring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECA10572 TIP Using the alignment marks on each drive chain puller make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same po sition for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten both locknuts and the axle nut to the specified torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position the drive chain slack is correct and the drive...

Page 68: ...in solvent 2 Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on the entire chain making sure that all side plates and rollers have been sufficiently oiled EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubri cated if necessary If a cable is da...

Page 69: ...cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the l...

Page 70: ...hould be lubricat ed if necessary EAU23252 Lubricating 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 lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1SN84E0 book Page 25 Wednesday June 10 2015 10 24 AM ...

Page 71: ... the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce 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: ...he 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 and lubrica tion chart If the...

Page 73: ...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 EAU24361 Front wheel EAU56371 To remove the front wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the ve...

Page 74: ...U25081 Rear wheel EAU56742 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 according to the procedure on page 7 28 3 Fully loosen the locknut and then loosen the drive chain slack ad justing bolt on each side of the swingarm 4 Remove the axle nut and washer 5 P...

Page 75: ...73 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 side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retainer on the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before installing the wheel 3 Install the washer and axle nut 4 L...

Page 76: ...uire 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 smoke and ma...

Page 77: ...with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug 2 Ignition Wet Dry 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 The engine does not start Check the compression Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes Operate the kickstarter ...

Page 78: ...s 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 coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Add coolant See TIP The coolant level is OK Check the coolant level in the radiator There is no leakage There is leakage The coo...

Page 79: ...l appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover 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...

Page 80: ...ft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain or near the sea Since sea salt is extremely corrosive carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain or near the sea 1 Clea...

Page 81: ...l dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover Be sure the engine and the exhaust sys tem are cool before covering the mo torcycle NOTICE ECA10811 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while it is still wet will allow water and humid ity to seep in and cause rust To prevent corrosion avoid damp cellars stables because of the presen...

Page 82: ...g cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10952 5 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and brake pedal 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 ev...

Page 83: ...e oil YAMALUBE 2R Recommended brand YAMALUBE Transmission oil Type Motor oil SAE 10W 30 type SE or higher or Gear oil SAE 85W GL 3 Quantity 0 51 L 0 54 US qt 0 45 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 gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 5 0 L 1 3 US gal 1 1 Imp gal Carburetor...

Page 84: ...heel Rim size 17 x 1 40 YZ85 YZ85G 19 x 1 40 YZ85LW YZ85LWG Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 14 x 1 60 YZ85 YZ85G 16 x 1 85 YZ85LW YZ85LWG Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring Coil spring Shock absorber Hydraulic damper Wheel travel 275 ...

Page 85: ...NUMBER 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 number is stamped into the cra...

Page 86: ...ather hose 4 6 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 P Parking 6 5 Part locations 3 1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 7 2 R Rear suspension lubricating 7 25 S Safety information 2 1 Seat 4 8 Shifting 6 2 Shift pedal 4 2 Shift pedal checking 7 18 Shock absorber assembly adjusting 4 10 Sides...

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Page 88: ...her vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control ALWAYS use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain and in turns avoid paved surfaces pavement may seriously affect handling and control ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAP...

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