Intro
d
uction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZ85J. This model is the result
of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-
setting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reli-
ability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic
maintenance of this motorcycle. If you have any questions concerning the opera-
tion or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There-
fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea
d
this manual, the “TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE FOR THE OFF
HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLIST” an
d
the “PARENTS, YOUNGSTERS AND OFF-
HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLES”
b
ooklets carefully an
d
completely
b
efore oper-
atin
g
or allowin
g
your chil
d
to operate this motorcycle. Do not attempt to op-
erate this motorcycle until you have attaine
d
a
d
equate knowle
dg
e of its
controls an
d
operatin
g
features an
d
until you have
b
een traine
d
in safe an
d
proper ri
d
in
g
techniques. Re
g
ular inspections an
d
careful maintenance,
alon
g
with
g
oo
d
ri
d
in
g
skills, will ensure that you safely enjoy the capa
b
ilities
an
d
the relia
b
ility of this motorcycle.
WARNING
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This motorcycle is
d
esi
g
ne
d
an
d
manufacture
d
for off-roa
d
use only. It is il-
le
g
al to operate this motorcycle on any pu
b
lic street, roa
d
or hi
g
hway. Such
use is prohi
b
ite
d
b
y law. This motorcycle complies with almost all state off-
hi
g
hway noise level an
d
spark arrester laws an
d
re
g
ulations. Please check
your local ri
d
in
g
laws an
d
re
g
ulations
b
efore operatin
g
this motorcycle.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
Read this manual, the “PARENTS, YOUNGSTERS AND OFF-HIGHWAY MO-
TORCYCLES” booklet, and the “TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE FOR THE OFF
HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLIST” booklet carefully and completely before oper-
ating this motorcycle. Make sure you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the motorcycle.
Never operate a motorcycle without proper training or instruction.
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