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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZ85 / YZ85H / YZ85LW /
YZ85LWH. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production
of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high
degree of craftsmanship and reliability 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
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this manual carefully an
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completely
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efore operatin
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this mo-
torcycle.
WARNING
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This motorcycle is
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hway. Such
use is prohi
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hway noise level an
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spark arrester laws an
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laws an
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this motorcycle.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
Read this manual completely before operating your 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.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This motorcycle is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this motorcycle, you
should understand the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be
sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical
abilities, and judgment. Some children may not be able to operate a motorcycle
safely. Parents should supervise their child’s use of the motorcycle at all times.
Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the
ability to operate the motorcycle safely.
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