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This model’s engine is fitted with
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UB4B11E0.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:10 PM

Summary of Contents for YZ85M 2021

Page 1: ...DIC183 OWNER S MANUAL YZ85M B4B 28199 12 LIT 11626 34 04 YZ85 MOTORCYCLE Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle...

Page 2: ...reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently w...

Page 3: ...r ating or allowing your child to operate this motorcycle Do not attempt to op erate this motorcycle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating features and until you hav...

Page 4: ...the motorcycle at all times Parents should permit continued use only if they de termine that the child has the ability to operate the motorcycle safely Motorcycles are single track vehicles Their saf...

Page 5: ...tes 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...

Page 6: ...aning the 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 leve...

Page 7: ...fications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL YZ WR MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 2 Index 11 1 UB4B11E0 book Page 2 Tuesday F...

Page 8: ...e They contain 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 a...

Page 9: ...u 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...

Page 10: ...o make sure it is in safe operating condition 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...

Page 11: ...engine Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities 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 re...

Page 12: ...talled 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 afte...

Page 13: ...cations 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 ite...

Page 14: ...Radiator cap page 7 8 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 4 Fuel cock page 4 7 5 Starter choke knob page 4 7 6 Air filter element page 7 10 7 Seat page 4 8 8 Throttle stop screw page 7 13 9 Shift pedal page 4 2...

Page 15: ...adjuster page 4 12 3 Kickstarter page 4 8 4 Spark plug cap page 7 6 5 Bleed screw page 4 11 6 Coolant drain bolt page 7 9 7 Brake pedal page 4 3 8 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 7 9 Transmission...

Page 16: ...ion 3 3 3 EAU63401 Controls and instruments 1 3 2 4 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 UB4B11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday February 19 2019...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...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 lockn...

Page 19: ...3 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...

Page 20: ...of the base oil s qualities and blend in the ideal balance of addi tives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their...

Page 21: ...these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sourc...

Page 22: ...Check the fuel tank breather hose for cracks or damage and replace it if necessary Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary TIP If the fuel tank...

Page 23: ...ith 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...

Page 24: ...on 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...

Page 25: ...he rebound damping force To set the rebound damping force turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the clicks in direction b 3 Install the protector TIP Install the protector so...

Page 26: ...ks in direction b 3 Install the rubber cap TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjus...

Page 27: ...WARNING EWA10201 Always bleed both fork legs other wise poor handling and loss of sta bility may result To bleed the front fork legs 1 Remove the protector 2 Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand...

Page 28: ...he clamp bolt and clamp screw and then remove the air fil ter joint 4 Loosen the locknut 5 Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to increase the spring preload Turn the adjusting nut in direction b to...

Page 29: ...l position and then install the bolt 9 Install the seat Rebound damping force Turn the adjusting screw in direction a to increase the rebound damping for ce Turn the adjusting screw in direction b to...

Page 30: ...er in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica tions however such adjustments are ineffective and may damage the suspension WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly p...

Page 31: ...movable sidestand This motorcycle is equipped with a re movable sidestand TIP Make sure that the sidestand is proper ly secured when the motorcycle is be ing supported or is being transported WARNING...

Page 32: ...engine power by means of a valve that controls exhaust port opening aperture NOTICE ECA26380 The YPVS system has been exten sively tested and set up by Yamaha Changing the YPVS settings without suffi...

Page 33: ...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 Che...

Page 34: ...an 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 9 4 11 4 12 7 26 Chassis fasteners Make...

Page 35: ...ve a Yamaha dealer perform service TIP Before starting the engine for the first time the air filter must be lubricated See page 7 10 Engine break in procedure 1 Fill the fuel tank with a break in oil...

Page 36: ...Stop the engine and check the spark plug condition It should be gin to lighten in color 9 Restart the motorcycle and ride it for about 10 to 15 more minutes Stop the engine and check the spark plug co...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...ch 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 t...

Page 39: ...haust 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 i...

Page 40: ...erly 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 se...

Page 41: ...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 da...

Page 42: ...and regap Replace Check chain slack alignment and condition 16 Drive chain Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equivalent Replace NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in...

Page 43: ...Check radiator cap spring operation Change coolant Every 2 years Every year Check all chassis fitting and fasteners 18 Chassis fasteners Correct or tighten if necessary 19 Air filter element Clean Rep...

Page 44: ...ration and tighten if necessary Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease Check operation free play and tighten if necessary Steering head Clean and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Replace b...

Page 45: ...lug 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 disti...

Page 46: ...d have 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 engin...

Page 47: ...1 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 t...

Page 48: ...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 eng...

Page 49: ...93 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...

Page 50: ...se 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 ope...

Page 51: ...s should be left 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...

Page 52: ...djusting the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows TIP The engine idling speed must...

Page 53: ...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 ai...

Page 54: ...s 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...

Page 55: ...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 ea...

Page 56: ...h 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 dec...

Page 57: ...n 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 whi...

Page 58: ...or 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 Eac...

Page 59: ...s down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further rid ing WARNING EWA15991 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake flu...

Page 60: ...k the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand See page 7 28 2 Confirm the rear wheel is off the ground and the rear shock ab sorber is fully extended 3 Shift the transmission into...

Page 61: ...rward TIP Using the alignment marks on the drive chain pullers and the notch on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3...

Page 62: ...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 lubricatin...

Page 63: ...ver 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 cov...

Page 64: ...ld be lubricat ed if necessary EAU85250 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 ma...

Page 65: ...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 veh...

Page 66: ...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 che...

Page 67: ...TIP If a suitable maintenance stand is not available a strong wooden box can be used instead EAU24361 Front wheel EAU56372 To remove the front wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support...

Page 68: ...ghten the axle nut to the speci fied torque EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU84051 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over...

Page 69: ...be forced shut ECA11073 TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first For easy installation rest the drive chain on top of the swingarm To install the rear wheel 1 Make s...

Page 70: ...re 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 Imitat...

Page 71: ...ect the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s 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...

Page 72: ...opped 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 recom...

Page 73: ...e to inspect the condition of the vehicle more frequently Be sure to wash the vehicle after riding in the rain or near the sea because salt is corro sive to metals TIP The roads of heavy snowfall area...

Page 74: ...llow product instructions ECA26290 Washing 1 Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffle...

Page 75: ...h up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles YAMALUBE Spray Polish Ins tant Detailer 8 When finished cleaning...

Page 76: ...el cock Turn the fuel cock lever to the off posi tion 6 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean container...

Page 77: ...order to pre vent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 10 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 11 For vehicles with a battery Re move and fully cha...

Page 78: ...tity 0 50 L 0 53 US qt 0 44 Imp qt Coolant quantity Radiator including all routes 0 55 L 0 58 US qt 0 48 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 98 Fuel tank ca...

Page 79: ...MBER 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...

Page 80: ...those resulting from defects in material or workmanship which arise solely as a result of owner abuse and or lack of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty YZ models are closed course use...

Page 81: ...enance services non warranty repairs accident and collision damage and oil oil filters air filters spark plugs and brake shoes or pads Q Does the warranty on the engine include the carburetor air filt...

Page 82: ...e 4 6 Fuel tank cap 4 3 H Handlebar switch 4 1 I Identification numbers 10 1 K Kickstarter 4 8 L Labels location 1 1 M Matte color caution 8 1 P Parking 6 5 Part locations 3 1 Periodic maintenance and...

Page 83: ...ight right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineer...

Page 84: ...DIC183 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2020 04 0 5 1 CR E...

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