Yamaha YZ450F(X) Owner's Service Manual

Yamaha YZ450F(X) Owner's Service Manual

2008
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2008
OWNER'S SERVICE MANUAL
MANUEL D'ATELIER DU
PROPRIETAIRE
FAHRER- UND
WARTUNGSHANDBUCH
YZ450F(X)
2S2-28199-82

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  • Page 1 2008 OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL MANUEL D’ATELIER DU PROPRIETAIRE FAHRER- UND WARTUNGSHANDBUCH YZ450F(X) 2S2-28199-82...
  • Page 3 2008 OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL YZ450F(X) 2S2-28199-82-E0...
  • Page 5 YZ450F(X) OWNER'S SERVICE MANUAL ©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, May 2007 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 6: Important Notice

    Always turn off the engine Congratulations on your purchase of damage to the machine. while refueling. Take care to a Yamaha YZ series. This model is not spill any gasoline on the the culmination of Yamaha's vast ex- engine or exhaust system.
  • Page 7 Yamaha dealer. repair, assembly, and inspection op- erations. This manual should be considered a In this revised format, the condition of...
  • Page 8 der of the jobs in the exploded di- 4. A job instruction chart "4" accom- HOW TO READ DESCRIPTIONS agram. A number that is enclosed panies the exploded diagram, To help identify parts and clarify pro- by a circle indicates a disassem- providing the order of jobs, names cedure steps, there are exploded dia- bly step.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL TUNING...
  • Page 10: General Information

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 PRE-OPERATION STEERING ......5-28 INSPECTION AND MAINTE- SWINGARM ....5-32 GENERAL INFOR- NANCE ......3-4 REAR SHOCK MATION ENGINE ......3-5 ABSORBER....5-37 CHASSIS ......3-13 ELECTRICAL ....3-22 CHAPTER 6 DESCRIPTION ....1-1 ELECTRICAL MACHINE CHAPTER 4 IDENTIFICATION .... 1-2 INCLUDED PARTS ..
  • Page 11: Description

    DESCRIPTION GENERAL INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Clutch lever 11. Coolant drain bolt Hot starter lever 12. Rear brake pedal Front brake lever 13. Valve joint Throttle grip 14. Fuel cock Radiator cap 15. Cold starter knob Fuel tank cap 16. Drive chain Engine stop switch 17.
  • Page 12: Important Information

    1. Remove all dirt, mud, dust, and 1. When ordering parts, you can foreign material before removal give the number to your Yamaha and disassembly. dealer for positive identification of • When washing the machine with the model you own.
  • Page 13: Checking Of Connec Tion

    • Connector 5. Keep away from fire. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS The two connectors "click" together. 1. We recommend to use Yamaha 7. Check for continuity with a tester. genuine parts for all replace- ments. Use oil and/or grease rec- • If there in no continuity, clean the...
  • Page 14: Special Tools

    SPECIAL TOOLS SPECIAL TOOLS The proper special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Using the correct special tool will help prevent damage caused by the use of improper tools or improvised techniques. The shape and part number used for the special tool differ by country, so two types are provided.
  • Page 15 SPECIAL TOOLS Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration Steering nut wrench This tool is used when tighten the YU-33975, 90890-01403 steering ring nut to specification. Cap bolt wrench This tool is used to loosen or tighten YM-01500, 90890-01500 the base valve. Cap bolt ring wrench This tool is used to loosen or tighten YM-01501, 90890-01501...
  • Page 16 SPECIAL TOOLS Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration Clutch holding tool This tool is used to hold the clutch YM-91042, 90890-04086 when removing or installing the clutch boss securing nut. Valve guide remover This tool is needed to remove and Intake 4.5 mm (0.18 in) install the valve guide.
  • Page 17 SPECIAL TOOLS Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration Digital tachometer This tool is needed for observing en- YU-39951-B, 90890-06760 gine rpm. YAMAHA Bond No. 1215 (ThreeB- This sealant (Bond) is used for ® No. 1215) crankcase mating surface, etc. 90890-85505...
  • Page 18: Control Functions

    CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS ENGINE STOP SWITCH The engine stop switch "1" is located on the left handlebar. Continue push- ing the engine stop switch till the en- gine comes to a stop. THROTTLE GRIP COLD STARTER KNOB The throttle grip "1" is located on the When cold, the engine requires a right handlebar;...
  • Page 19 STARTING AND BREAK-IN 6. Return the cold starter knob to its The engine fails to start original position and run the en- Pull the hot starter lever all the way If knocking or pinging occurs, use a gine at 3,000–5,000 r/min for 1 or out and while holding the lever, kick different brand of gasoline or higher 2 minutes.
  • Page 20 STARTING AND BREAK-IN the engine stop switch. Then, re- start the engine and check its op- eration within no more than 5 minutes after it is restarted. 4. Operate the machine in the lower gears at moderate throttle open- ings for five to eight minutes. 5.
  • Page 21: Torque-Check Points

    TORQUE-CHECK POINTS TORQUE-CHECK POINTS Frame construction Frame to rear frame Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame Engine mounting Frame to engine Engine bracket to engine Engine bracket to frame Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame Steering stem to upper bracket Upper bracket to handlebar...
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING AND STORAGE the carburetor float bowl. 2. Remove the spark plug, pour a ta- CLEANING blespoon of SAE 10W-30 motor Frequent cleaning of your machine oil in the spark plug hole, and re- will enhance its appearance, maintain install the plug.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model name: YZ450FX (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ) YZ450F (EUROPE, ZA) Model code number: 2S2B (USA,CDN) 2S2C (EUROPE) 2S2E (AUS, NZ, ZA) Dimensions: USA, CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA EUROPE Overall length 2,194 mm (86.38 in) 2,195 mm (86.42 in) ←...
  • Page 24: Chassis

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fuel: Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a research octane number of 95 or higher. Tank capacity 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal) Carburetor: Type FCR-MX39 Manufacturer KEIHIN Spark plug: Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type) 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in) Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc Transmission:...
  • Page 25: Maintenance Specifications

    MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Wheel travel: Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in) Rear wheel travel 313 mm (12.3 in) Electrical: Ignition system CDI magneto MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Item Standard Limit Cylinder head: Warp limit ---- 0.05 mm (0.002 Cylinder: Bore size 95.00–95.01 mm (3.7402–3.7406 in) ---- Out of round limit...
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Timing chain: Timing chain type/No. of links 98XRH2010-118M/118 ---- Timing chain adjustment method Automatic ---- Valve, valve seat, valve guide: Valve clearance (cold) 0.10–0.15 mm (0.0039–0.0059 in) ---- 0.20–0.25 mm (0.0079–0.0098 in) ---- Valve dimensions: "A"...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Stem-to-guide clearance (IN) 0.010–0.037 mm (0.0004–0.0015 in) 0.08 mm (0.003 Stem-to-guide clearance (EX) 0.020–0.047 mm (0.0008–0.0019 in) 0.10 mm (0.004 Stem runout limit ---- 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) Valve seat width (IN) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in) 1.6 mm (0.0630 Valve seat width (EX) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ---- Piston pin bore inside diameter 18.004–18.015 mm (0.7088–0.7093 in) 18.045 mm (0.7104 in) Piston pin outside diameter 17.991–18.000 mm (0.7083–0.7087 in) 17.971 mm (0.7075 in) Piston rings: Top ring: Type Barrel ----...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Air filter oil grade: Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil ---- Clutch: Friction plate thickness 2.92–3.08 mm (0.115–0.121 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 Quantity ---- Clutch plate thickness 1.5–1.7 mm (0.059–0.067 in) ---- Quantity ---- Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm (0.004 Clutch spring free length...
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Side clearance 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm (0.009 Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm (0.007 Bypass valve setting pressure 40–80 kPa (0.4–0.8 kg/cm , 5.69–11.38 ---- psi) Cooling: Radiator core size Width 120.2 mm (4.73 in) ----...
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit ← Optional spring ---- ← Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa (10 kg/cm ---- 142 psi) Swingarm: Swingarm free play limit ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 Wheel: Front wheel type Spoke wheel ---- Rear wheel type Spoke wheel ---- Front rim size/material 21 ×...
  • Page 32: Tightening Torques

    44–66 at 20 °C (68 °F) (Black–Pink) ---- Ω Pickup coil resistance (color) 248–372 at 20 °C (68 °F) (White–Red) ---- CDI unit-model/manufacturer 2S2-B0/YAMAHA (Except for EUROPE) ---- 2S2-C0/YAMAHA (For EUROPE) ---- Ignition coil: Model/manufacturer 5TA-10/DENSO ---- Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in)
  • Page 33 TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening torque Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty m•kg ft•lb Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 Air filter element M6 ×...
  • Page 34 TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening torque Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty m•kg ft•lb Drive sprocket M20 × 1.0 Drive chain sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 Shift guide M6 × 1.0 Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 Segment M8 ×...
  • Page 35 TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening torque Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty m•kg ft•lb △ Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 10.5 △ Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 △ Front brake disc and wheel hub M6 × 1.0 △...
  • Page 36 TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening torque Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty m•kg ft•lb Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 × 1.0 Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 × 1.0 Seat M8 × 1.25 △ Side cover M6 × 1.0 △...
  • Page 37 TIGHTENING TORQUES GENERAL TORQUE TORQUE SPECIFI- SPECIFICATIONS CATION (Bolt This chart specifies torque for stan- (Nut) dard fasteners with standard I.S.O. m•kg ft•lb pitch threads. Torque specifications 6 mm for special components or assem- blies are included in the applicable sections of this book.
  • Page 38: Lubrication Diagrams

    LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS Oil filter element Oil pump Drive axle Main axle Crankshaft Connecting rod From cylinder To oil tank 2-16...
  • Page 39: Lubrication Diagrams

    LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS Intake camshaft Exhaust camshaft To main axle From oil pump 2-17...
  • Page 40: Cable Routing Diagram

    CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Fuel tank breather hose 10. Hot starter cable Pass the cylinder head breather Radiator hose 1 11. Carburetor breather hose hose on the outside of the radia- Cylinder head breather hose 12. Carburetor overflow hose tor hose 1 and between the radi- Hose holder Insert the end of the fuel tank...
  • Page 41 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Pass the clutch cable in front of the radiator mounting boss. Install the connector cover so that it does not come in between the radiator hose 1 and radiator. Pass the fuel hose between the hot starter cable and throttle po- sition sensor lead.
  • Page 42 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Hot starter cable 12. Engine stop switch lead Fasten the hot starter cable and Clamp 13. Sub-wire harness throttle cables onto the frame. Throttle position sensor lead 14. Ground lead Locate the clamp ends under Hump (frame) 15.
  • Page 43 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Fasten the throttle position sen- sor lead to the frame behind its hump. Pass the neutral switch lead on the inside of the engine bracket. Pass the neutral switch lead over the lower engine guard stay. Fasten the neutral switch lead and radiator breather hose to the frame.
  • Page 44 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Throttle cable (pull) Fasten the throttle cables with Throttle cable (return) the clamp so that the cables are Radiator hose 2 not bent, and pass them under Ignition coil the rear arm bracket. Rear arm bracket Pass the cylinder head breather Cylinder head breather hose hose so that it does not contact Pass the throttle cables over the...
  • Page 45 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Brake master cylinder If the brake hose contacts the Brake hose holder spring (rear shock absorber), Brake hose correct its twist. Install the brake hose so that its Install the brake hose so that its pipe portion directs as shown pipe portion directs as shown and lightly touches the projec- and lightly touches the projec-...
  • Page 46 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Throttle cable Pass the clutch cable and hot Clamp starter cable through the cable Hot starter cable guide. Clutch cable Pass the brake hose in front of Engine stop switch lead the number plate. Cable guide Pass the throttle cables through Brake hose the cable guide.
  • Page 47: Regular Inspection And Adjustments

    The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer. Every...
  • Page 48 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Every Every After third fifth (or Every As re- Item break- Remarks race (or 500 1,000 quired ● Replace TRANSMISSION ● Inspect ● Replace bearing SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR ● Inspect Inspect wear. ROTOR NUT ● ●...
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Every Every After third fifth (or Every As re- Item break- Remarks race (or 500 1,000 quired ● ● Lubricate pivot point ● ● Check brake disc surface ● ● Check fluid level and leakage ● ● Retighten brake disc bolts, cali- per bolts, master cylinder bolts and union bolts ●...
  • Page 50: Inspection And Mainte Nance

    Remarks race (or 500 1,000 quired THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE ● ● Check routing and connection Yamaha cable lube or SAE 10W-30 motor oil ● ● Lubricate HOT STARTER, CLUTCH LEVER ● Inspect free play PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
  • Page 51: Engine

    ENGINE ENGINE gine. 2. Remove: CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL • Engine guard "1" • Coolant drain bolt "2" Do not remove the radiator cap "1", drain bolt and hoses when the engine and radiator are hot. Scald- ing hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury.
  • Page 52: Checking Cooling System

    ENGINE place. • Radiator hose Apply water on the radiator cap seal. → Swelling Replace. ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY 1. Check: • Clutch lever free play "a" → Out of specification Adjust. ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE Clutch lever free play "a" CABLE FREE PLAY 1.
  • Page 53: Cleaning Air Filter

    ENGINE LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE 1. Remove: • Cover (throttle cable cap) "1" • Cover (grip cap) "2" • Throttle grip cap "3" 5. Install: • Air filter guide "1" CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT Align the projection "a" on filter guide with the hole "b"...
  • Page 54: Changing Engine Oil

    ENGINE • Do not allow foreign material to CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL enter the crankcase. LEVEL 1. Stand the machine on a level sur- face. • When checking the oil level make sure that the machine is upright. • Place the machine on a suitable (For USA and CDN) stand.
  • Page 55: Adjusting Pilot Screw

    ENGINE 7. Install: • Oil filler cap Replacement steps: 8. Inspect: a. Remove the oil filter element cov- • Engine (for oil leaks) er "1" and oil filter element "2". • Oil level b. Check the O-rings "3", if cracked Refer to "ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN- or damaged, replace them with a SPECTION".
  • Page 56: Specifications

    ENGINE ADJUSTING THE VALVE • Identity each valve lifter and pad CLEARANCE position very carefully so that they can be reinstalled in their original place. • The valve clearance should be ad- justed when the engine is cool to the touch. •...
  • Page 57: Adjustments

    ENGINE BLE". The field where these two coordinates intersect shows the new pad number to use. Use the new pad number only as a guide when verifying the valve clear- ance adjustment. f. Install the new pads "3" and the valve lifters "4".
  • Page 58: Engine

    ENGINE INTAKE EXHAUST 3-12...
  • Page 59: Chassis

    CHASSIS CHASSIS reached; then release the lever or pedal. BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM Bleed screw: 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb) Bleed the brake system if: Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the • The system has been disassem- air bubbles have been removed bled.
  • Page 60 CHASSIS e. Connect the transparent hose "5" Install the pad pin plug "10". to the bleed screw "6" and place Pad pin plug: the suitable container under its 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 end. ft•lb) CHECKING AND REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS 1.
  • Page 61 CHASSIS this point. PADS" section. 2. Inspect: • Rear brake pad insulator "1" → Damage Replace. b. Loosen the pad pin "3". c. Remove the rear wheel "4" and Install the brake caliper "12" and brake caliper "5". rear wheel "13". Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL"...
  • Page 62 CHASSIS hold as illustrated. chain" position. → Stiff Replace the drive chain. CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN 1. Measure: 3. Adjust: • Drive chain length (15 links) "a" 5. Install: • Drive chain slack → Out of specification Replace. • Drive chain "1" •...
  • Page 63 CHASSIS CHECKING THE FRONT FORK • Air bleed screw ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK 1. Inspect: COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE Air bleed screw: • Front fork smooth action 1. Adjust: 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 Operate the front brake and • Compression damping force ft•lb) stroke the front fork.
  • Page 64 CHASSIS of the adjuster. Extent of adjustment: • The I.D. mark "b" is marked at the end of the spring. Maximum Minimum • The standard length and extent of adjustment vary according to the 20 clicks out Fully turned in quantity of I.D.
  • Page 65 CHASSIS CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES 1. Inspect: • Spokes "1" → Bend/damage Replace. → Loose spoke Retighten. 2. Tighten: • Spokes • STANDARD POSITION: • STANDARD POSITION: Spokes: This is the position which is back This is the position which is back 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 by the specific number of clicks by the specific number of turns...
  • Page 66 CHASSIS Steering stem nut: 145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 ft•lb) Handlebar upper holder: 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb) Pinch bolt (upper brack- 3. Check: et): e. Loosen the steering ring nut one • Steering smooth action 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 turn.
  • Page 67 Footrest pivot avoid getting grease on the brake Throttle-to-handlebar contact discs. Drive chain Tube guide cable winding por- tion Throttle cable end Clutch cable end 10. Hot starter cable end Use Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these areas. 3-21...
  • Page 68: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Remove: • Spark plug 2. Inspect: • Electrode "1" → Wear/damage Replace. • Insulator color "2" 2. Attach: Normal condition is a medium to • Timing light light tan color. • Inductive tachometer →...
  • Page 69: Seat, Fuel Tank And Side Covers

    SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS ENGINE SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Turn the fuel cock to "OFF". Disconnect the fuel hose. Seat Air scoop (left and right) Bolt (fuel tank) Fuel tank Left side cover...
  • Page 70 SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS REMOVING THE SIDE COVER 1. Remove: Put the portion "a" of the flap of the air • Bolt (side cover) filter case on the inside of the air • Left side cover "1" scoop. •...
  • Page 71: Exhaust Pipe And Silencer

    EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Right side cover COVERS" section. Bolt (silencer clamp) Only loosening. Bolt [silencer (front)] Bolt [silencer (rear)] Collar Silencer Silencer clamp...
  • Page 72 EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER CHECKING THE SILENCER AND EXHAUST PIPE First, temporarily tighten the nut (ex- 1. Inspect: haust pipe), then tighten the bolt (ex- • Gasket "1" haust pipe) 13 Nm (1.3 m•kg, 9.4 → Damage Replace. ft•lb). After that, retighten the nut (ex- haust pipe) 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb) and then the bolt (exhaust pipe) 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb).
  • Page 73: Radiator

    RADIATOR RADIATOR REMOVING THE RADIATOR Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" sec- Drain the coolant. tion in the CHAPTER 3. Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat and fuel tank COVERS" section. Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER" Exhaust pipe section.
  • Page 74 RADIATOR HANDLING NOTE Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. When the engine has cooled, open 2. Install: the radiator cap by the following •...
  • Page 75: Carburetor

    CARBURETOR CARBURETOR REMOVING THE CARBURETOR Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat and fuel tank COVERS" section. Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER" sec- Rear shock absorber tion in the CHAPTER 5. Clamp Throttle position sensor lead coupler Throttle cable cover Throttle cable Clamp (air filter joint)
  • Page 76 CARBURETOR DISASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Carburetor breather hose Valve lever housing cover Screw (throttle shaft) Throttle valve Needle holder Jet needle Accelerator pump cover Spring Diaphragm (accelerator pump) Float chamber Leak jet Pilot screw Refer to removal section. Float pin Float Needle valve...
  • Page 77 CARBURETOR Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Pilot jet Starter jet Push rod Pull the push rod. Throttle shaft assembly Push rod link lever assembly Pilot air jet Cold starter plunger...
  • Page 78 CARBURETOR → HANDLING NOTE Damage Replace. → Contamination Clean. Do not loosen the screw (throttle • Use a petroleum based solvent for position sensor) "1" except when cleaning. Blow out all passages and changing the throttle position sen- jets with compressed air. sor due to failure because it will •...
  • Page 79 CARBURETOR • Spring 2 "6" carburetor. → Dirt Clean. f. Recheck the float height. 6. Install: ASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR CHECKING THE FLOAT • Washer "1" 1. Install: 1. Inspect: • Circlip "2" • Cold starter plunger "1" • Float "1" →...
  • Page 80 CARBURETOR • Check the float for smooth move- ment. Install the diaphragm (accelerator pump) with its mark "a" facing the spring. 12. Install: • Pilot screw "1" • Spring "2" 15. Install: • Washer "3" • Jet needle "1" • O-ring "4" •...
  • Page 81 CARBURETOR 2. Install: • Carburetor "1" Install the projection "a" between the carburetor joint slots. ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR 6. Adjust: PUMP TIMING • Throttle grip free play Refer to "ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY" Adjustment steps: section in the CHAPTER 3. 7.
  • Page 82: Camshafts

    CAMSHAFTS CAMSHAFTS REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat and fuel tank COVERS" section. Hot starter plunger Refer to "CARBURETOR" section. Engine upper bracket (right) Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section. Engine upper bracket (left) Spark plug Cylinder head breather hose...
  • Page 83 CAMSHAFTS REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Timing mark accessing screw Refer to removal section. Crankshaft end accessing screw Refer to removal section. Timing chain tensioner cap bolt Refer to removal section. Timing chain tensioner Refer to removal section. Gasket Refer to removal section.
  • Page 84 CAMSHAFTS REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT Cam lobes length: 1. Remove: Intake "a": • Timing mark accessing screw "1" 31.200–31.300 mm • Crankshaft end accessing screw (1.2283–1.2323 in) "2" <Limit>: 31.100 mm (1.2244 in) Intake "b": 22.550–22.650 mm 4. Remove: (0.8878–0.8917 in) •...
  • Page 85 CAMSHAFTS Camshaft-to-cap clear- ance: 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in) <Limit>:0.08 mm (0.003 CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT Measurement steps: SPROCKET a. Install the camshaft onto the cylin- 1. Inspect: der head. • Camshaft sprocket "1" ® b. Position a strip of Plastigauge → Wear/damage Replace the "1"...
  • Page 86 CAMSHAFTS b. With the rod fully wound and the chain tensioner UP mark "a" fac- Do not turn the crankshaft during ing upward, install the gasket "1", the camshaft installation. Damage the timing chain tensioner "2", and or improper valve timing will re- the gasket "3", and tighten the bolt sult.
  • Page 87: Cylinder Head

    CYLINDER HEAD CYLINDER HEAD REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat and fuel tank COVERS" section. Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER" Exhaust pipe and silencer section. Radiator Refer to "RADIATOR" section Carburetor Refer to "CARBURETOR"...
  • Page 88 CYLINDER HEAD CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD • Cylinder head gasket "3" e. Remove the bolts. 1. Eliminate: • Cylinder head "4" f. Again apply the molybdenum dis- • Carbon deposits (from the com- ulfide grease on the threads and bustion chambers) contact surfaces of the bolts and While pulling up the timing chain, in- Use a rounded scraper.
  • Page 89 CYLINDER HEAD 4-21...
  • Page 90: Valves And Valve Springs

    VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS REMOVING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Cylinder head Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD" section. Valve lifter Refer to removal section. Adjusting pad Refer to removal section. Valve cotter Refer to removal section.
  • Page 91 VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS REMOVING THE VALVE LIFTER AND VALVE COTTER 1. Remove: • Valve lifter "1" • Pad "2" Identify each lifter "1" and pad "2" po- sition very carefully so that they can CHECKING THE VALVE b. Install the new valve guide using a be reinstalled in their original place.
  • Page 92 VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS gap between the valve stem and 4. Measure: Valve seat width: the guide. • Margin thickness "a" Intake: → Out of specification Replace. 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354– Margin thickness: 0.0433 in) Intake: <Limit>:1.6 mm 1.0 mm (0.039 in) (0.0630 in) <Limit>:0.85 mm Exhaust:...
  • Page 93 VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS 3. Install: CHECKING THE VALVE SPRINGS • Valve cotters 1. Measure: • Valve spring free length "a" → Out of specification Replace. While compressing the valve spring with a valve spring compressor "1" in- Free length (valve stall the valve cotters.
  • Page 94: Cylinder And Piston

    CYLINDER AND PISTON CYLINDER AND PISTON REMOVING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Cylinder head Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD" section. Bolt (cylinder) Cylinder Gasket Dowel pin Piston pin clip Refer to removal section. Piston pin Refer to removal section. Piston Refer to removal section.
  • Page 95: Cylinder And Piston

    CYLINDER AND PISTON REMOVING THE PISTON AND 2. Measure: Piston-to-cylinder clear- PISTON RING • Piston-to-cylinder clearance ance: 1. Remove: 0.020–0.045 mm • Piston pin clip "1" (0.0008–0.0018 in) Measurement steps: • Piston pin "2" <Limit>:0.1 mm (0.004 a. Measure the cylinder bore "C" •...
  • Page 96: Checking Piston Pin

    CYLINDER AND PISTON 3. Measure: c. Calculate the piston pin-to-piston • Ring end gap clearance with the following for- • Apply engine oil onto the piston pin → Out of specification Replace. mula. and piston. • Be sure that the arrow mark "a" on Piston pin-to-piston clearance = You cannot measure the end gap on the piston points to the exhaust side...
  • Page 97: Clutch

    CLUTCH CLUTCH REMOVING THE CLUTCH Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL" Drain the engine oil. section in the CHAPTER 3. Brake pedal Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section. Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side. Clutch cover Gasket Dowel pin Clutch spring...
  • Page 98 CLUTCH Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Nut (clutch boss) Refer to removal section. Lock washer Refer to removal section. Clutch boss Refer to removal section. Thrust washer Primary driven gear Push lever shaft 4-30...
  • Page 99 CLUTCH → REMOVING THE CLUTCH BOSS CHECKING THE CLUTCH Wear/damage Replace. 1. Remove: SPRINGS • Nut "1" 1. Measure: • Lock washer "2" • Clutch spring free length "a" → • Clutch boss "3" Out of specification Replace springs as a set. Straighten the lock washer tab and Clutch spring free use the clutch holding tool "4"...
  • Page 100 CLUTCH • Nut (clutch boss) "2" Nut (clutch boss): 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Make sure to tighten to specifica- tion; otherwise, it may damage the 5. Install: 9. Install: other part that is fastened togeth- • Bearing "1" •...
  • Page 101: Oil Filter Element And Water Pump

    OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP REMOVING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 33 Nm (3.3 m kg, 24 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 12 Nm (1.2 m kg, 8.7 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb)
  • Page 102 OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 33 Nm (3.3 m kg, 24 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 12 Nm (1.2 m kg, 8.7 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb) 14 Nm (1.4 m kg, 10 ft lb)
  • Page 103 OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP REMOVING THE IMPELLER SHAFT 1. Remove: • Impeller "1" • Washer "2" • Impeller shaft "3" Hold the impeller shaft on its width CHECKING THE BEARING INSTALLING THE IMPELLER across the flats "a" with spanners, 1.
  • Page 104 OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WATER PUMP 3. Install: • O-ring "3" • Coolant pipe "1" • Bolt (coolant pipe) "2" Bolt (coolant pipe): 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) 2. Install: 2. Install: • Right crankcase cover "1" • Oil tank breather hose "1" Apply the lithium soap base grease •...
  • Page 105: Balancer

    BALANCER BALANCER REMOVING THE BALANCER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Primary driven gear Refer to "CLUTCH" section. Refer to "OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WA- Right crankcase cover TER PUMP" section. Stator Refer to "CDI MAGNETO" section. Nut (balancer) Refer to removal section. Nut (primary drive gear) Refer to removal section.
  • Page 106 BALANCER REMOVING THE BALANCER • Nut (balancer) "9" 1. Straighten the lock washer tab. Nut (balancer): 2. Loosen: 45 Nm (4.5 m•kg, 33 • Nut (balancer) "1" ft•lb) • Nut (primary drive gear) "2" • Nut (balancer shaft driven gear) "3"...
  • Page 107: Oil Pump

    OIL PUMP OIL PUMP REMOVING THE OIL PUMP Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Primary driven gear Refer to "CLUTCH" section. Refer to "OIL FILTER ELEMENT AND WA- Right crankcase cover TER PUMP" section. Circlip Washer Oil pump drive gear Oil pump assembly Dowel pin Outer rotor 2 Circlip...
  • Page 108 OIL PUMP Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Oil pump drive shaft Rotor housing 4-40...
  • Page 109 OIL PUMP CHECKING THE OIL PUMP INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP • Bolt (oil pump assembly) "4" 1. Inspect: 1. Install: Bolt (oil pump assem- • Oil pump drive gear • Oil pump drive shaft "1" bly): • Oil pump drive shaft •...
  • Page 110: Kick Shaft And Shift Shaft

    KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Oil pump Refer to "OIL PUMP" section. Kick idle gear Kick shaft assembly Refer to removal section. Spring guide Torsion spring Ratchet wheel Kick gear...
  • Page 111 KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Pawl Pawl pin Spring Bolt (stopper lever) Stopper lever Torsion spring Segment Refer to removal section. 4-43...
  • Page 112: Kick Shaft And Shift Shaft

    KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT • Kick shaft "2" CHECKING THE STOPPER LEVER → ASSEMBLY Wear/damage Replace. 1. Inspect: 1. Remove: • Spring "3" • Stopper lever "1" → • Kick shaft assembly "1" Broken Replace. →...
  • Page 113 KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 1. Install: 1. Install: • Roller "1" • Spring "1" • Collar "2" • Pawl pin "2" • Torsion spring "3" • Pawl "3" •...
  • Page 114 KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT 5. Hook: • Torsion spring "1" Turn the torsion spring clockwise and hook into the proper hole "a" in the crankcase. INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR 1. Install: • Kick idle gear "1" • Washer "2" •...
  • Page 115: Cdi Magneto

    CDI MAGNETO CDI MAGNETO REMOVING THE CDI MAGNETO Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Seat and fuel tank Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section. Disconnect the CDI magneto lead. Left crankcase cover Gasket Dowel pin Nut (rotor) Refer to removal section. Rotor Refer to removal section.
  • Page 116: Cdi Magneto

    • Apply the sealant on the grommet • Nut (rotor) "1" of the CDI magneto lead. • Washer • Tighten the screws using the T30 bit. YAMAHA Bond No. 1215 ® (ThreeBond No. 1215): 5. Install: 90890-85505 • Dowel pin •...
  • Page 117: Engine Removal

    ENGINE REMOVAL ENGINE REMOVAL REMOVING THE ENGINE Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the frame. Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat and fuel tank COVERS" section. Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER"...
  • Page 118 ENGINE REMOVAL Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Engine guard Neutral switch Drive chain sprocket cover Nut (drive sprocket) Refer to removal section. Lock washer Refer to removal section. Drive sprocket Refer to removal section. Clip Bolt (brake pedal) Brake pedal Upper engine bracket Lower engine bracket Engine mounting bolt...
  • Page 119 ENGINE REMOVAL HANDLING NOTE Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. REMOVING THE DRIVE SPROCKET 1. Remove: INSTALLING THE ENGINE • Nut (drive sprocket) "1" 1. Install: • Lock washer "2" • Engine "1" Install the engine from right side.
  • Page 120 ENGINE REMOVAL 2. Install: • Lock washer "1" • Nut (drive sprocket) "2" Nut (drive sprocket): 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake. Make sure to tighten to specifica- tion; otherwise, it may damage the other part that is fastened togeth- 3.
  • Page 121: Crankcase And Crankshaft

    CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Engine Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section. Piston Refer to "CYLINDER AND PISTON" section. Balancer Refer to "BALANCER" section. Refer to "KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT" Kick shaft assembly section.
  • Page 122 CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Balancer shaft Refer to removal section. Crankshaft Refer to removal section. 4-54...
  • Page 123 CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT REMOVING THE CRANKCASE BEARING Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to "TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND Transmission SHIFT FORK" section. Refer to "TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND Shift cam and shift fork SHIFT FORK" section. Oil seal Bearing Refer to removal section. 4-55...
  • Page 124 CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT DISASSEMBLING THE c. Remove the dowel pins and O- CRANKCASE ring. 1. Separate: • Right crankcase REMOVING THE BALANCER • Left crankcase SHAFT 1. Remove: Separation steps: • Balancer shaft "1" a. Remove the crankcase bolts, CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN hose guide and clutch cable hold- Remove the balancer shaft with its AND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE...
  • Page 125 On the right crankcase. INSTALLING THE CRANKCASE the nut of the installing tool with the BEARING other. Operate the installing tool un- YAMAHA Bond No. 1215 1. Install: ® til the crankshaft bottoms against (ThreeBond No.1215): •...
  • Page 126 CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT 9. Apply: • Engine oil To the crank pin, bearing and oil delivery hole. 10. Check: • Crankshaft and transmission op- eration. → Unsmooth operation Repair. 5. Install: • Dowel pin "1" • O-ring "2" • Right crankcase To left crankcase.
  • Page 127: Cam And Shift Fork

    TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Engine Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" section. Refer to "CRANKCASE AND CRANK- Separate the crankcase. SHAFT" section. Main axle Refer to removal section.
  • Page 128 TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION idler gear and on the inner surface of 1. Remove: the sliding gear, then install. • Main axle "1" • Drive axle "2" • Shift cam • Shift fork 3 • Shift fork 2 •...
  • Page 129 TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK 3. Install: • Washer "1" • Circlip "2" • Be sure the circlip sharp-edged cor- ner "a" is positioned opposite side to the washer and gear "b". • Install the circlip with its ends "c" settled evenly on the spline crests.
  • Page 130: Front Wheel And Rear Wheel

    FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL CHASSIS FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Bolt (axle holder) Only loosening. Nut (front wheel axle) Front wheel axle Front wheel...
  • Page 131 FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Nut (rear wheel axle) Rear wheel axle Drive chain puller Rear wheel Refer to removal section.
  • Page 132: Front Wheel And Rear Wheel

    FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL HANDLING NOTE Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL 1. Remove: • Wheel "1" CHECKING THE WHEEL AXLE 1. Measure: Push the wheel forward and remove •...
  • Page 133 FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL 6. Install: 2. Install: • Nut (wheel axle) "1" • Brake disc "1" Do not strike the inner race of the • Bolt (brake disc) "2" Nut (wheel axle): bearing. Contact should be made 105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 Bolt (brake disc): only with the outer race.
  • Page 134 FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL 4. Install: Temporarily tighten the nut (wheel • Collar "1" axle) at this point. Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil seal lip. 9. Adjust: • Drive chain slack "a" 5. Install: Drive chain slack: •...
  • Page 135: Front Brake And Rear Brake

    FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Drain the brake fluid. Refer to removal section. Brake hose holder (protector) Union bolt Brake hose...
  • Page 136: Front Brake And Rear Brake

    FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND REAR Rear wheel WHEEL" section. Drain the brake fluid. Refer to removal section.
  • Page 137 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE DISASSEMBLING THE BRAKE CALIPER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Front Rear Pad pin Brake pad Pad support Brake caliper piston Refer to removal section. Brake caliper piston dust seal Refer to removal section. Brake caliper piston seal Refer to removal section.
  • Page 138 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE DISASSEMBLING THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Front Rear Brake master cylinder cap Diaphragm Reservoir float Push rod (Front) Brake master cylinder boot Circlip Use a long nose circlip pliers. Washer Push rod (Rear) Brake master cylinder kit...
  • Page 139 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE HANDLING NOTE • Cover piston with rag and use ex- Support the machine securely so treme caution when expelling there is no danger of it falling over. piston from cylinder. • Never attempt to pry out piston. DRAINING THE BRAKE FLUID 1.
  • Page 140 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE seals and brake caliper piston dust seals whenever a caliper is disassembled. INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON 1. Clean: • Brake caliper • Brake caliper piston seal CHECKING THE BRAKE CALIPER • Brake caliper piston dust seal 1.
  • Page 141 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE 4. Install: • Brake master cylinder kit "1" • Washer (front brake) "2" • Push rod (rear brake) "2" • Circlip "3" • Brake master cylinder boot "4" • Push rod (front brake) "5" To brake master cylinder. INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER...
  • Page 142 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE 2. Install: 2. Install: • Union bolt "3" • Brake master cylinder "1" • Brake lever "1" Union bolt: • Bolt (brake master cylinder) "2" • Bolt (brake lever) "2" 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 Bolt (brake master cylin- Bolt (brake lever): ft•lb)
  • Page 143 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE lower the boiling point of the flu- 4. Install: id and may result in vapor lock. • Copper washer "1" • Brake hose "2" • Union bolt "3" Brake fluid may erode painted sur- Union bolt: faces or plastic parts.
  • Page 144 FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE A. Front B. Rear 5. Install: (rear brake only) • Protector "1" • Bolt (protector) "2" Bolt (protector): 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb) 5-15...
  • Page 145: Front Fork

    FRONT FORK FRONT FORK REMOVING THE FRONT FORK 21 Nm (2.1 m kg, 15 ft lb) 21 Nm (2.1 m kg, 15 ft lb) 7 Nm (0.7 m kg, 5.1 ft lb) 5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb) 5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb) Order Part name...
  • Page 146 FRONT FORK DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK 30 Nm (3.0 m kg, 22 ft lb) 29 Nm (2.9 m kg, 21 ft lb) 1 Nm (0.1 m kg, 0.7 ft lb) 29 Nm (2.9 m kg, 21 ft lb) 55 Nm (5.5 m kg, 40 ft lb) Order Part name Q'ty...
  • Page 147 FRONT FORK HANDLING NOTE Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. The front fork requires careful atten- tion. So it is recommended that the 3. Remove: front fork be maintained at the deal- • Adjuster "1" ers.
  • Page 148 FRONT FORK → Contamination Clean. half of the dial gauge reading. enter the front fork. • O-ring "2" → Wear/damage Replace. • Piston metal "3" Do not attempt to straighten a bent → Wear/damage Replace. inner tube as this may dangerous- •...
  • Page 149 FRONT FORK 15. Install: • Dust seal "1" • Stopper ring "2" • Oil seal "3" • Oil seal washer "4" • Slide metal "5" To inner tube "6". 7. Loosen: 11. After filling, pump the damper as- • Apply the fork oil on the inner tube. •...
  • Page 150 FRONT FORK tube with fork seal driver "3". vertically, the damper assembly may fall into it, damaging the valve inside. Fork seal driver: YM-A0948/90890-01502 22. Check: • Inner tube smooth movement Tightness/binding/rough spots → Repeat the steps 15 to 21. 26.
  • Page 151 FRONT FORK adjust each front fork to the same setting. Uneven adjustment can If the adjuster is installed out of spec- cause poor handling and loss of ification, proper damping force can- stability. not be obtained. • Be sure to use recommended fork oil.
  • Page 152 FRONT FORK 5. Install: • Protector "1" • Bolt (protector) "2" Bolt (protector): 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb) 6. Adjust: • Rebound damping force Turn in the damping adjuster "1" fin- ger-tight and then turn out to the orig- inally set position.
  • Page 153: Handlebar

    HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Number plate Remove the band only. Hot starter cable Disconnect at the lever side. Hot starter lever holder Clutch cable Disconnect at the lever side. Clutch lever holder Engine stop switch Brake master cylinder Refer to removal section.
  • Page 154 HANDLEBAR REMOVING THE BRAKE MASTER tance "a" from the mounting bolt CYLINDER center facing forward. 1. Remove: • Apply the lithium soap base grease • Brake master cylinder bracket "1" on the thread of the handlebar low- • Brake master cylinder "2" er holder.
  • Page 155 HANDLEBAR 5. Install: 8. Install: • Right grip "1" • Throttle cable cap "1" • Collar "2" • Screw (throttle cable cap) "2" Apply the adhesive on the tube Screw (throttle cable guide "3". cap): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 •...
  • Page 156 HANDLEBAR 13. Adjust: • Clutch lever free play Refer to "ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY" section in the CHAPTER 3. • Hot starter lever free play Refer to "ADJUSTING THE HOT STARTER LEVER FREE PLAY" section in the CHAPTER 3. 5-27...
  • Page 157: Steering

    STEERING STEERING REMOVING THE STEERING Order Part name Q'ty Remarks TIGHTENING STEPS: • Tighten ring nut. 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) • Loosen it one turn. • Retighten it. 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb) Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
  • Page 158 STEERING Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Bearing race Refer to removal section. 5-29...
  • Page 159 STEERING HANDLING NOTE Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. REMOVING THE STEERING RING 1. Remove: CHECKING THE BEARING AND 3. Install: • Steering ring nut "1" BEARING RACE • Lower bracket "1" Use the steering nut wrench "2". 1.
  • Page 160 STEERING 11. Tighten: 6. Install: • Pinch bolt (upper bracket) "1" • Washer "1" Pinch bolt (upper brack- et): 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb) • Pinch bolt (lower bracket) "2" Pinch bolt (lower brack- et): 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 7.
  • Page 161: Swingarm

    SWINGARM SWINGARM REMOVING THE SWINGARM Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR Brake hose holder BRAKE" section. Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR Rear brake caliper BRAKE"...
  • Page 162 SWINGARM DISASSEMBLING THE SWINGARM Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Refer to removal section. Relay arm Connecting rod Collar Oil seal Thrust bearing Bushing Oil seal Bearing Refer to removal section. 5-33...
  • Page 163 SWINGARM HANDLING NOTE 2. Inspect: • Oil seal "3" → Damage Replace. Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. REMOVING THE CAP 1. Remove: • Left cap "1" 2. Install: • Bearing "1" Remove with a slotted-head screw- •...
  • Page 164 SWINGARM • Washer "3" • Swingarm up and down move- • Nut (connecting rod) "4" ment "b" Unsmooth movement/binding/ Nut (connecting rod): → rough spots Grease or replace 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 bearings, bushings and collars. ft•lb) To relay arm "5". INSTALLING THE SWINGARM Apply the molybdenum disulfide 1.
  • Page 165 SWINGARM • Nut (drive chain support) "4" Nut (drive chain sup- port): 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb) • Bolt {drive chain support cover [L = 10 mm (0.39 in)]} "5" 11. Tighten: Bolt (drive chain support • Nut (relay arm) "1" cover): 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 Nut (relay arm):...
  • Page 166: Absorber

    REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand Refer to "HANDLING NOTE". under the engine. Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE Seat COVERS" section in the CHAPTER 4. Refer to "EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER"...
  • Page 167 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Bearing Refer to removal section. 5-38...
  • Page 168 To dispose of a damaged or worn- • Stopper ring (upper bearing) "1" ABSORBER out rear shock absorber, take the 1. Inspect: unit to your Yamaha dealer for this • Damper rod "1" disposal procedure. After installing the stopper ring, push →...
  • Page 169 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 3. Tighten: • Adjuster "1" 3. Install: 3. Install: • Lower bearing "1" • Rear shock absorber 4. Install: 4. Adjust: • Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) Install the bearing by pressing it on • Spring length (installed) "1"...
  • Page 170 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER • Bolt [rear frame (lower)] "3" Bolt [rear frame (lower)]: 32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb) 7. Tighten: • Bolt (air filter joint) "1" Bolt (air filter joint): 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb) 5-41...
  • Page 171: Electrical Components And Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Engine stop switch CDI magneto CDI unit Throttle position sensor Ignition coil Neutral switch Spark plug WIRING DIAGRAM Engine stop switch COLOR CODE Yellow Throttle position sensor Black Black/Blue Neutral switch...
  • Page 172: Ignition System

    IGNITION SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM INSPECTION STEPS Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark. → Spark gap test Spark *Clean or replace spark plug. ↓...
  • Page 173 IGNITION SYSTEM SPARK GAP TEST Result 1. Disconnect the ignition coil from Conductive (while the spark plug. engine stop switch is 2. Remove the ignition coil cap. pushed) 3. Connect the dynamic spark tester → Not conductive while it is pushed "1"...
  • Page 174 IGNITION SYSTEM 3. Inspect: • Charging coil 2 resistance → Out of specification Replace. → Tester (+) lead Pink lead "1" → Tester (-) lead Black lead "2" Charging Tester se- coil 2 resis- lector posi- tance tion Ω 44-66 Ω...
  • Page 175: Throttle Position Sensor System

    THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM INSPECTION STEPS If the throttle position sensor will not operate, use the following inspection steps. → Check entire ignition system for connection. No good Repair or replace. ↓ → Check throttle position sensor. (Throttle position No good Replace.
  • Page 176 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM HANDLING NOTE 3. Inspect: • Temporarily tighten the screw • Throttle position sensor coil vari- (throttle position sensor). able resistance Do not loosen the screw (throttle Check that the resistance in in- position sensor) "1" except when creased as the throttle grip is changing the throttle position sen- moved from the full close position...
  • Page 177 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM Throttle po- Throttle po- Tester se- Tester se- sition sen- sition sen- lector posi- lector posi- sor input sor output tion tion voltage voltage 4–6 V DCV-20 0.58–0.78 V 10. Put the aligning marks "a" on the throttle position sensor and car- buretor.
  • Page 178: Tuning

    ENGINE TUNING correctly and opens and closes CONSTRUCTION OF smoothly. CARBURETOR AND SETTING ENGINE PARTS ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS AND CARBURETOR SETTING The FLATCR carburetor has a prima- CARBURETOR SETTINGS • The air/fuel mixture will vary de- ry main jet. This type of main jet is pending on atmospheric conditions.
  • Page 179: Adjusting Jet Needle Groove Position

    ENGINE #160 Effects of adjusting the pilot jet Diameter of the straight por- (reference) tion ADJUSTING THE PILOT SCREW Reference needle The richness of the air-fuel mixture 0.5 richer with the throttle fully closed to 1/4 open can be set by turning the pilot screw "1".
  • Page 180 ENGINE ADJUSTING THE LEAK JET CARBURETOR SETTING PARTS (ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR PUMP) Main jet Size Part number The leak jet "1" is a setting part that Rich #172 4MX-14943-92 adjusts the flow of fuel discharged by #170 4MX-14943-41 the accelerator pump. Since the ac- celerator pump operates only when #168 4MX-14943-91...
  • Page 181 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS OF JET NEEDLE Diameter of straight portion Rich Lean Rich 1 richer NFLN-4 NFLP-4 NFLQ-4 NFLR-4 NFLS-4 NFLT-4 NFLU-4 0.5 richer NFPN-3 NFPP-3 NFPQ-3 NFPR-3 NFPS-3 NFPT-3 NFPU-3 NFLN-3 NFLP-3 NFLQ-3 NFLR-3 NFLS-3 NFLT-3 NFLU-3 0.5 leaner NFPN-2 NFPP-2 NFPQ-2 NFPR-2...
  • Page 182 ENGINE * This should be taken simply for an example. It is necessary to set the carburetor while checking the operating conditions of the engine.
  • Page 183 CHASSIS CHASSIS DRIVE AND REAR WHEEL The front fork setting includes the fol- SPROCKETS SETTING PARTS lowing three factors: SELECTION OF THE SECONDARY 1. Setting of air spring characteris- REDUCTION RATIO (SPROCKET) Part name Size Part number tics • Change the fork oil amount. Secondary reduction ratio = Drive 2.
  • Page 184 CHASSIS C. Stroke the end of the spring. adjustment by turning the spring Max. oil amount adjuster "2" to achieve the stan- Standard oil amount dard figure from the subtraction of Min. oil amount the length "b" from the length "a". SETTING OF SPRING AFTER Standard figure: REPLACEMENT...
  • Page 185 CHASSIS does not exceed the standard as it [Unequal-pitch steel spring] [Titanium spring] may result in faulty performance. SPRING SPRI EXTENT OF AD- Never use one whose overall SPRING FREE JUSTMENT "b" length is greater than standard. PART I.D. LENGTH NUM- MARK/ One I.D.
  • Page 186 CHASSIS SUSPENSION SETTING (FRONT FORK) • If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart. • Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90–100 mm (3.5–3.9 in). Section Medi- Symptom...
  • Page 187 CHASSIS SUSPENSION SETTING (REAR SHOCK ABSORBER) • If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart. • Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements. •...
  • Page 188 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2500 SHINGAI IWATA SHIZUOKA JAPAN...

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