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TROUBLESHOOTING
9-3
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
• Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS1SL5361
OVERCOOLING
Cooling system
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS1SL5362
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
• Defective master cylinder kit
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS1SL5363
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
Leaking oil
• Bent, damaged, or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod assembly bolt
• Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
Malfunction
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS1SL5364
UNSTABLE HANDLING
1. Handlebar
• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
2. Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg (s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm
• Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly (-ies)
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
6. Tire (s)
• Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Uneven tire wear
7. Wheel (s)
• Incorrect wheel balance
• Broken or loose spoke
• Damaged wheel bearing
• Bent or loose wheel axle
• Excessive wheel runout
8. Frame
• Bent frame
• Damaged steering head pipe
• Improperly installed bearing race
Summary of Contents for YZ450FF 1SL-28199-11
Page 6: ...EAS1SL5006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 38: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE 1 26...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29...
Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33 EAS1SL5066 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 37...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 39...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 122: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 38...
Page 135: ...REAR WHEEL 4 11 1 2...
Page 192: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 68...
Page 278: ...WATER PUMP 6 7...
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Page 297: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 7 2 AC magneto 3 Rectifier regulator 4 Joint connector 5 Condenser...
Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9...
Page 325: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 35...
Page 326: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 36 EAS1SL5334 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EAS1SL5335 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 328: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 38 EAS1SL5336 CHECKING THE SWITCHES B Y P Sb 2 1...
Page 329: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 39 1 Engine stop switch 2 Neutral switch...
Page 344: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7...