Yamaha YZ85(Z) Owner'S Manual Download

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DIC183

5PA-28199-88

YZ85(Z)

YZ85LW(Z)

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre-

mière utilisation du véhicule.

Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig

durch, bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen.

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

Summary of Contents for YZ85(Z)

Page 1: ...AIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre mi re utilisation du v hicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Bet...

Page 2: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIM SUR PAPIER RECYCL AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009 06 0 3 1 CR E F G DIC183...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL YZ85 Z YZ85LW Z 5PA 28199 88 E0 U5PA88E0 book Page 1 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

Page 4: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5PA88E0 book Page 1 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

Page 5: ...inor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10031 Please read this manual carefully and complet...

Page 6: ...d has the ability to operate the motorcycle safely Motorcycles are single track vehicles Their safe use and operation are dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the expertise of...

Page 7: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicat...

Page 8: ...R S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition May 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed...

Page 9: ...g the air filter element 7 12 Adjusting the carburetor 7 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 14 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 7 14 Tires 7 15 Spoke wheels 7 17 Adjusting the clutch lever f...

Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 U5PA88E0 book Page 2 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

Page 11: ...ain important information 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 fro...

Page 12: ...59 60 Use premium unleaded gasoline oil premix only 3XJ 2415E A1 Utiliser de pr f rence un m lange huile super sans plomb 3XJ 2415E B1 4SR 2416E 00 3JK 82377 00 This spark ignition system meets all re...

Page 13: ...0 AVERTISSEMENT LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES ETIQUETTES AVANT D UTILISER CE VEHICULE NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER La conduite avec passager augmente les risques de perte de...

Page 14: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 For Europe 1 2 3 U5PA88E0 book Page 4 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

Page 15: ...ANT 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 2 1 3 U5PA88E0 book Page 5 Tuesday Ju...

Page 16: ...essure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Do not incinerate puncture or open Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery Use unleaded gasoline only Measure tire press...

Page 17: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 7 1 For Oceania and South Africa 1 2 3 U5PA88E0 book Page 7 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

Page 18: ...e le manuel du propri taire avant d utiliser ce v hicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este veh culo lea el Manual del Propietario 5PA 21568 01 T...

Page 19: ...nly therefore it is illegal 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 before riding This mo...

Page 20: ...oves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an ac...

Page 21: ...s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines...

Page 22: ...rims that came with your motorcycle were designed to match the performance capabilities and to provide the best combination of handling brak ing and comfort Other tires rims siz es and combinations ma...

Page 23: ...Fuel cock page 4 5 3 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 4 9 4 Air filter element page 7 12 5 Seat page 4 7 6 Shift pedal page 4 1 7 Throttle stop screw page 7 14 8 Starter choke...

Page 24: ...screw page 4 7 4 Bleed screw page 4 9 5 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 7 6 Spark plug cap page 7 8 7 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 9 8 Coolant drain bolt page 7 11 9...

Page 25: ...3 3 EAU10430 Controls and instruments 1 Clutch lever page 4 1 2 Engine stop button page 4 1 3 Brake lever page 4 2 4 Throttle grip page 7 14 5 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 U5PA88E0 book Page 3 Tuesday June...

Page 26: ...sengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation EAU12870 Shift pe...

Page 27: ...away from the handlebar grip turn the adjusting bolt in direction a to increase the distance and in direc tion b to decrease it 3 Tighten the locknut EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the ri...

Page 28: ...e fuel tank with a fresh mix just be fore riding Do not use premixed fuel that is more than a few hours old Mixing gasoline and 2 stroke engine oil Pour 2 stroke engine oil into a clean container and...

Page 29: ...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 source...

Page 30: ...ot blocked and clean it if necessary TIP If the fuel tank breather hose falls out reinstall it on the fuel tank cap with the arrow mark on the one way valve point ed downward as shown EAU41280 Fuel co...

Page 31: ...irection b to turn off the starter choke EAU13650 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 smoot...

Page 32: ...s properly se cured before riding EAU41471 Adjusting the front fork WARNING EWA10180 Always adjust both fork legs equal ly otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result This front fork is e...

Page 33: ...e total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the...

Page 34: ...the front fork there should be no weight on the front end of the vehicle 2 Remove the bleed screws and al low all of the air to escape from each fork leg 3 Install the bleed screws EAU41332 Adjusting...

Page 35: ...to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjust ing nut and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque ECA10121 Rebound damping force To increase the rebound dampin...

Page 36: ...her 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 di...

Page 37: ...estand TIP Make sure that the sidestand is proper ly secured when the motorcycle is be ing supported or is being transported WARNING EWA14601 Never apply force on the motor cycle while it is on the si...

Page 38: ...a dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Always use a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil Check fuel line for leakage 4 3 Transmi...

Page 39: ...ricate cable and grip housing 7 14 7 23 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 21 7 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition...

Page 40: ...and cables Check that the control cables move smoothly Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when the front forks travel up and down Lubricate moving parts an...

Page 41: ...etely close the throttle See page 4 6 4 Start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down NOTICE For maximum engine life never accelerate hard when the en gine is cold ECA11041 5 When the engine...

Page 42: ...train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16690 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear 3...

Page 43: ...d full throttle operation should be avoided Stop the engine and check the spark plug again 6 Allow the engine to cool remove the cylinder head and cylinder and inspect the piston and cylinder Remove a...

Page 44: ...vehi cle EAU17191 Parking When parking stop the engine and then turn the fuel cock lever to OFF WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri...

Page 45: ...e maintenance in tervals may need to be shortened WARNING EWA10321 Failure to properly maintain the ve hicle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death...

Page 46: ...ntervals starting from Every race Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools data and technical skills NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in Every race...

Page 47: ...just Replace 7 Transmission Change the transmission oil Check transmission for damage Replace bearings 8 Shift forks guide bars shift cam Replace if necessary Check all parts for wear and damage 9 Rot...

Page 48: ...condition Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equivalent Replace 16 Cooling system Check coolant level and for leakage Check hoses for cracks or damage Check radi...

Page 49: ...uid Every year 22 Front fork Replace oil seals Replace fork oil Clean dust seal and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Adjust if necessary Check operation and for oil leakage NO ITEM ROUTINE Aft...

Page 50: ...ering head Check operation free play and tighten if necessary Clean and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Replace bearings 27 Tires and wheels Check tire air pressure wheel runout spokes for lo...

Page 51: ...7 7 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U5PA88E0 bo...

Page 52: ...ark 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 vehicle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a d...

Page 53: ...addition the transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Pla...

Page 54: ...nance and lubrication chart EAUM1294 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level in the...

Page 55: ...tempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 4 After the coolant is completely drained thoroughly flush the cool ing system with clean tap water 5 Install a new gasket and the coo...

Page 56: ...d 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...

Page 57: ...with the projection facing upward and then install the washer and wing bolt NOTICE Make sure that the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated...

Page 58: ...90 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be ad justed when necessary 1 Start the engine and thoroughly warm it up 2 Turn the throttle stop screw until the engine runs at the l...

Page 59: ...ay 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...

Page 60: ...perat ing the motorcycle with exces sively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be lef...

Page 61: ...U22034 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as f...

Page 62: ...no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in...

Page 63: ...disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator almost touches the bra...

Page 64: ...e recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmfu...

Page 65: ...rive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tight est portion of the...

Page 66: ...r out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10582 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain or wet area...

Page 67: ...t Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked b...

Page 68: ...necessary EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake l...

Page 69: ...Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely...

Page 70: ...brica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU24350 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equip...

Page 71: ...the procedure on page 7 26 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel EAU41421 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs 2 Insert...

Page 72: ...emove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to re move and install the r...

Page 73: ...ur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedu...

Page 74: ...RIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 30 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U5PA88E0 book Page 30 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44...

Page 75: ...ession Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace t...

Page 76: ...as 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...

Page 77: ...outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3...

Page 78: ...ponge 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...

Page 79: ...polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use EAU41513 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if...

Page 80: ...This will coat the cylinder wall with oil e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make...

Page 81: ...1 0 kg 157 lb YZ85LW 73 9 kg 163 lb YZ85LWZ 73 9 kg 163 lb YZ85Z 71 0 kg 157 lb Engine Engine type Liquid cooled 2 stroke Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined single cylinder Displacement 84 cm Bore...

Page 82: ...acturer model YZ85 DUNLOP D739FA ZAF YZ85 DUNLOP D756F AUT BEL CHE DEU DNK ESP FIN FRA GBR GRC IRL ITA NLD NOR POL PRT SVN SWE YZ85LW DUNLOP D739FA ZAF YZ85LW DUNLOP D756F AUT BEL CHE DEU DNK ESP FIN...

Page 83: ...spring oil damper Wheel travel 275 0 mm 10 83 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Spring shock absorber type Coil spring gas oil damper Wheel travel YZ85 282 0 mm 11 10 in YZ85LW 287 0 mm...

Page 84: ...le 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 r...

Page 85: ...ank cap 4 3 H Handlebar switch 4 1 I Identification numbers 10 1 K Kickstarter 4 6 L Labels location 1 1 M Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 1 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3 1 Periodic maintenanc...

Page 86: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009 06 0 3 1 CR E U5PA88E0 book Page 1 Tuesday June 9 2009 8 44 AM...

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