CHAIN DRIVE
4-69
EAM30075
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Use a maintenance stand to raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•
Master link clip
•
Master link “1”
•
Master link plate “2”
•
Drive chain “3”
EAM30076
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
•
15-link section of the drive chain
Out of specification
Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” be-
tween the outer sides of the pins on a 15-
link section of the drive chain as shown in
the illustration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link sec-
tion of the drive chain using the following
formula.
Drive chain 15-link section length “c” =
(length “a” between pin inner sides +
length “b” between pin outer sides)/2
TIP
•
When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
•
Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a different
location each time.
2. Check:
•
Drive chain
Stiffness
Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
•
Drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and re-
move any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
4. Check:
•
Drive chain roller “1”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
•
Drive chain side plate “2”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
15-link length limit
242.9 mm (9.56 in)
1
2
3
G089068
Summary of Contents for YZ450F 2021
Page 6: ...EAM20162 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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Page 44: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 32 ...
Page 61: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16 ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 17 EAM20152 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Frame and engine left side view ...
Page 64: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 19 Frame and engine right side view ...
Page 66: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 21 Handlebar front view ...
Page 68: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 23 Frame and engine top view ...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 25 Frame and battery top view ...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 27 Rear brake right side view ...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 ...
Page 112: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 36 ...
Page 148: ...REAR BRAKE 4 34 system Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3 25 ...
Page 189: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 3 1 Connecting rod 2 Oil nozzle 3 Crankshaft ...
Page 191: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 5 1 Oil filter element 2 Oil pump 3 Oil strainer ...
Page 262: ...TRANSMISSION 5 76 ...
Page 272: ...WATER PUMP 6 9 ...
Page 282: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 9 ...
Page 289: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 6 ...
Page 290: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAM20143 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAM30279 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 294: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 11 EAM20144 CHARGING SYSTEM EAM30282 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 297: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 298: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 15 EAM20145 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAM30284 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 321: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 38 ...
Page 322: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 39 EAM20146 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAM30287 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 352: ...SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE 9 15 ...
Page 362: ...CHASSIS 10 9 ...
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Page 368: ...YZ450FM 2021 WIRING DIAGRAM B2W 2819U 11_W D indd 2 2020 02 05 10 21 39 ...