Yamaha 2014 YZ85 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2014 YZ85

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    Dic183 1sn-28199-83 yz85/yz85f yz85lw/yz85lwf 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 ...

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    Printed in japan 2014.09-0.4×1 cr (e,f,g) dic183 printed on recycled paper imprimÉ sur papier recyclÉ auf recyclingpapier gedruckt original instructions notice originale originalbetriebsanleitung.

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Owner’s manual yz85/yz85f yz85lw/yz85lwf 1sn-28199-83-e0 u1sn83e0.Book page 1 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Eau46091 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . U1sn83e0.Book page 1 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Introduction eau41545 congratulations on your purchase of the yamaha yz85/yz85f/yz85lw/yz85lwf. 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 ...

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    Introduction 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 warn- ings in this owner’s manual. Then be sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical abil- i...

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    Important manual information eau10134 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury hazar d s. O...

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    Important manual information eau10201 yz85/yz85f/yz85lw/yz85lwf owner’s manual ©2014 b y yamaha motor co., lt d . 1st e d ition, septem b er 2014 all ri g hts reserve d . Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., lt d . Is expressly prohi b ite d . Prin...

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    Table of contents location of important labels ..............................................1-1 safety information ...................2-1 description ...................................3-1 left view ..........................................3-1 right view........................................3-2 ...

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    Table of contents storage ........................................... 8-3 specifications ............................. 9-1 consumer information ......... 10-1 identification numbers.................. 10-1 index .............................................. 11-1 u1sn83e0.Book page 2 monday, septembe...

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    Location of important labels 1-1 1 eau50482 read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain 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 av...

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    Location of important labels 1-2 1 for cana d a use premium unleaded gasoline / oil premix only. 3xj-2415e-a1 utiliser de préférence un mélange huile/super sans plomb. 3xj-2415e-b1 4sr-2416e-00 3jk-82377-00 this spark ignition system meets all requirements of the canadian interference causing equipm...

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    Location of important labels 1-3 1 for cana d a 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 contrôle. Ne jamais rouler sur des chemins publics....

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    Location of important labels 1-4 1 for europe 3 1 2 u1sn83e0.Book page 4 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-5 1 for europe 5pg-2816r-00 100 kpa 1.00 kgf/cm² 15 psi 100 kpa 1.00 kgf/cm² 15 psi 4aa-22259-40 yamaha motor co., ltd. Shizuoka japan yamaha 4gb-2155a-00 2 1 3 u1sn83e0.Book page 5 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-6 1 familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text. Read the owner’s manual. Always use an approved helmet and protective gear. Never use on paved roads. Use from 6 years old. Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6...

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    Location of important labels 1-7 1 **.* kpa *.** kgf/cm² *.* psi **.* kpa *.** kgf/cm² *.* psi use unleaded gasoline only. Measure the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Adjust the tire pressure. Improper tire pressure can cause loss of control. Loss of control can result in severe injury or dea...

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    Location of important labels 1-8 1 for oceania an d south africa 3 1 2 u1sn83e0.Book page 8 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-9 1 for oceania an d south africa 4aa-22259-40 warning before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual and all labels. Never carry a passenger. You increase your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger. Never operate this vehicle on public roads. You c...

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    2-1 2 safety information eau41469 be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation of your motorcycle. Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are de- pendent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the...

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    Safety information 2-2 2 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident. • we recommend that you ...

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    Safety information 2-3 2 soning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and seek medical treat- ment. Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rap- idly reach dangerous levels. Do not run engine in poorly vent...

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    Safety information 2-4 2 operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical ac- cessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical sys- tem, an electric failure could re- sult, which cou...

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    Description 3-1 3 eau10411 left view 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 1. Radiator cap (page 7-10) 2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3) 3. Fuel cock (page 4-6) 4. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut (page 4-10) 5. Air filter element (page 7-12) 6. Seat (page 4-7) 7. Shift pedal (page 4-2) 8. Throttle stop s...

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    Description 3-2 3 eau10421 ri g ht view 1 9 8 10 11 6 7 5 2 3,4 1. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-10) 2. Kickstarter (page 4-7) 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-8) 4. Bleed screw (page 4-9) 5. Front fork compression damping force ...

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    Description 3-3 3 eau10431 controls an d instruments 4 1 3 2 1. Clutch lever (page 4-1) 2. Engine stop switch (page 4-1) 3. Brake lever (page 4-2) 4. Throttle grip (page 7-15) u1sn83e0.Book page 3 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Instrument and control functions 4-1 4 eau40661 han d le b ar switch eau53962 en g ine stop switch “engine stop” hold this switch pushed until the en- gine stops. Eau64022 clutch lever the clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the han- dle...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-2 4 eau12872 shift pe d al the shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6-speed con- stant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. Eau41267 brake lever the brake...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-3 4 eau12944 brake pe d al the brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear brake, press down on the brake pedal. Eau13183 fuel tank cap to remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise, and then pull it off. To install the fue...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-4 4 notice eca15591 use only unlea d e d g asoline. The use of lea d e d g asoline will cause severe d ama g e to internal en g ine parts, such as the piston rin g s as well as to the exhaust system. Your yamaha engine has been de- signed to use premium unleaded ga...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-5 4 other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the engine or the sun ca...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-6 4 eau41281 fuel cock the fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it also. The fuel cock has two positions: off with the lever in this position, fuel will not flow. Always return the lever to this position when the engine is not run...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-7 4 eau13651 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 smoothly but force- fully. This model is equipped with a pri- mary kickstarter, allowing the engine to ...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-8 4 eau41473 a d justin g the front fork warning ewa10181 always a d just b oth fork le g s equally, otherwise poor han d lin g an d loss of sta b ility may result. This front fork is equipped with re- bound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping fo...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-9 4 tip although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above specifications due to small differences in production, the actual number of clicks always represents the entire ad- justing range. To obtain a precise...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-10 4 eau41335 a d justin g the shock a b sor b er assem b ly this shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust- ing nut, a rebound damping force ad- justing screw and a compression damping force adjusting screw. Notice eca10102 to avoi d d ama g...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-11 4 re b oun d d ampin g force to increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direct...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-12 4 damping force adjusting mechanism. This adjustment range may not exactly match the specifications listed due to small differences in production. Warning ewa10222 this shock a b sor b er assem b ly con- tains hi g hly pressurize d nitro g en g as. Rea d an d un...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 5-1 5 eau15598 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or maint...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 5-2 5 rear b rake • check operation. • if soft or spongy, have yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • check brake pads for wear. • replace if necessary. • check fluid level in reservoir. • if necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level. • check hyd...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 5-3 5 front fork an d rear shock a b - sor b er assem b ly • check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 7-26 chassis fasteners • make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. • tighten if necessary. — movin...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-1 6 eau15952 read the owner’s manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your yamaha dealer. Warning ewa10272 failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lea d to loss of con- t...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-2 6 eau16673 shiftin g shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The gear positions are shown in the il- lustration. Tip to shift the transmission into the neu- tral position, pres...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-3 6 eau41505 en g ine b reak-in warning ewa10322 failure to properly maintain the vehi- cle or performin g maintenance ac- tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or d eath d urin g service or while usin g the vehicle. If you are not familiar wit...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-4 6 these parts require a b out 30 minutes of b reak-in operation at half-throttle or less. O b serve the con d ition of the en g ine carefully d urin g operation. If any en g ine trou b le shoul d oc- cur d urin g the en g ine b reak-in perio d , imme d iatel...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-1 7 eau42074 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-2 7 eau4179a perio d ic maintenance an d lu b rication chart the following chart is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as weath- er, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the requi...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-3 7 √ 5 * cylinder • check cylinder for score marks or wear. • clean. √ • replace. √ no. Item routine after break-in every race every third race every fifth race as required 6 * clutch • check clutch housing, friction plates, clutch plates and clutch springs for...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-4 7 no. Item routine after break-in every race every third race every fifth race as required √ √ √ 13 * carburetor • check carburetor settings and for obstructions. √ • adjust and clean. √ 14 spark plug • check condition. • clean and regap. √ • replace. √ 15 dri...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-5 7 √ √ 21 * brakes • adjust lever position and pedal height. • lubricate pivot points. • check brake disk surface. • check fluid level and for leakage. • tighten brake disk bolts, caliper bolts, master cylinder bolts and union bolts. √ • replace brake pads. √ •...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-6 7 eau42012 tip hydraulic brake service • regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid levels. √ √ √ √ 24 * drive chain roller and support guide • replace if necessary. • check for wear or damage. √ 25 * rear suspension • check operation and tight...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-7 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. U1sn83e0.Book page 7 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-8 7 eau19614 checkin g the spark plu g the spark plug is an important engine component, which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic main- ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-9 7 to install the spark plu g 1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur- face, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. 2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight- en it to the specified torque. T...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-10 7 notice eca10453 in or d er to prevent clutch slip- pa g e (since the transmission oil also lu b ricates the clutch), d o not mix any chemical a dd itives. Do not use oils with a d iesel specification of “cd” or oils of a hi g her quality than specifie d . I...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-11 7 3. If the coolant is below the correct coolant level, add coolant, and then install the radiator cap. Notice: if coolant is not avail- a b le, use d istille d water or soft tap water instea d . Do not use har d water or salt water since it is harmful to the...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-12 7 until it reaches the bottom of the radiator filler neck, and then install the radiator cap. 9. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, have a yamaha dealer check the cooling system. Eau48392 cleanin g the air...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-13 7 5. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re- maining solvent out. 6. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge material, and then squeeze the excess oil out. Tip the sponge material should be wet but not dr...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-14 7 10. Install the air filter case cover in the original position as shown. 11. Install the seat. Eau42111 a d justin g the car b uretor the carburetor is an important part of the engine and requires very sophisti- cated adjustment. Therefore, most carburetor ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-15 7 eau48433 a d justin g the throttle g rip free play the throttle grip free play should mea- sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi- cally check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. Tip t...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-16 7 the tire air pressure must b e a d juste d in accor d ance with the wei g ht of the ri d er, the ri d in g spee d , an d the ri d in g con d i- tions. Tire inspection the tires must be checked before each ride. Notice eca15581 be sure the b ea d stoppers ar...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-17 7 warning ewa14391 have a yamaha d ealer replace excessively worn tires. Operat- in g the motorcycle with exces- sively worn tires d ecreases ri d in g sta b ility an d can lea d to loss of control. The replacement of all wheel- an d b rake-relate d parts, in...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-18 7 eau65772 a d justin g the clutch lever free play the clutch lever free play should mea- sure 7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in) as shown. Periodically check the clutch lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the cl...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-19 7 eau37914 checkin g the b rake lever free play there should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. Warning ewa14212 a soft or spon g y feelin g in the b rake lever can in d icate the pres...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-20 7 eau22393 checkin g the front an d rear b rake pa d s the front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec- ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau22411 front b rake pa d s each front brake pad is provided with a ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-21 7 rear b rake warning ewa15991 improper maintenance can result in loss of b rakin g a b ility. O b serve these precautions: insufficient b rake flui d may al- low air to enter the b rake sys- tem, re d ucin g b rakin g performance. Clean the filler cap b efor...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-22 7 eau51721 chan g in g the b rake flui d have a yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hose...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-23 7 loa d the en g ine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle an d can lea d to chain slippa g e or b reaka g e. To prevent this from occurrin g , keep the d rive chain slack within the specifie d limits. [eca10572] tip using the alignment marks on each...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-24 7 eau23098 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the ca b les the operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the ca- bles and cable ends should be lubri- cated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does no...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-25 7 eau23185 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the b rake pe d al the operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot should be lubricat- ed if necessary. Eau23252 lu b ricatin g the rear suspen- sion the pivoting points of the ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-26 7 eaum1653 lu b ricatin g the swin g arm piv- ots the swingarm pivots must be lubricat- ed by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau23273 checkin g the front fork the condition and operation of the fr...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-27 7 eau23284 checkin g the steerin g worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as fol- lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Place a stand under the...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-28 7 eau24351 supportin g the motorcycle since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other mainte- nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright. Check that the motorcy- cle...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-29 7 3. Remove the axle nut and washer. 4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel. Notice: do not apply the b rake after the wheel an d b rake d isc have b een remove d , otherwise the b rake pa d s will b e force d shut. [eca11073] to install the fr...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-30 7 5. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket. Tip if the drive chain is difficult to re- move, remove the wheel axle first, and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket. The driv...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-31 7 5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (see page 7-22.) 6. Tighten the locknuts and the axle nut to their specified torques. Eau25872 trou b leshootin g although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-32 7 eau41495 trou b leshootin g charts startin g pro b lems or poor en g ine performance check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Supply fuel. Check the ignition. The engine does not start. Check the ignition. Opera...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-33 7 en g ine overheatin g warning ewat1041 do not remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine an d ra d iator are hot. Scal d in g hot flui d an d steam may b e b lown out un d er pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en g ine h...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-1 8 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or cl...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-2 8 d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty of water, as it is harmful to plas- tic parts. Do not use any harsh chemical pro d ucts on plastic parts. Be sure to avoi d usin g cloths or spon g es which have b een in contact with stron g or a b rasive cleanin g pro d ucts, s...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-3 8 notice eca10801 apply spray oil an d wax spar- in g ly an d make sure to wipe off any excess. Never apply oil or wax to any ru bb er an d plastic parts, b ut treat them with a suita b le care pro d uct. Avoi d usin g a b rasive polishin g compoun d s as they will we...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-4 8 prevent d ama g e or injury from sparkin g , make sure to g roun d the spark plu g elec- tro d es while turnin g the en- g ine over. [ewa10952] 5. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and brake pedal. 6. Check and, if necessary, correct...

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    Specifications 9-1 9 dimensions: overall length: yz85 1821 mm (71.7 in) yz85f 1821 mm (71.7 in) yz85lw 1899 mm (74.8 in) yz85lwf 1899 mm (74.8 in) overall width: 758 mm (29.8 in) overall height: yz85 1126 mm (44.3 in) yz85f 1126 mm (44.3 in) yz85lw 1156 mm (45.5 in) yz85lwf 1156 mm (45.5 in) seat he...

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    Specifications 9-2 9 5th: 1.130 (26/23) 6th: 1.000 (25/25) chassis: frame type: semi double cradle caster angle: yz85 26.30 ° yz85f 26.30 ° yz85lw 26.00 ° yz85lwf 26.00 ° trail: yz85 88 mm (3.5 in) yz85f 88 mm (3.5 in) yz85lw 99 mm (3.9 in) yz85lwf 99 mm (3.9 in) front tire: type: with tube size: yz...

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    Consumer information 10-1 10 eau53562 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber, engine serial number, and the model label information in the spaces provided below. These identification numbers are needed when registering the vehicle with the authorities in your area and ...

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    Consumer information 10-2 10 the model label is affixed to the loca- tion shown. Record the information on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when order- ing spare parts from a yamaha dealer. U1sn83e0.Book page 2 monday, september 8, 2014 2:36 pm.

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    11-1 11 index a air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-12 b brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-24 brake fluid, changing............................ 7-22 brake fluid level, checking.................... 7-20 brake lever.............

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    Eau53772 warning always : • use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain and in turns. • avoid paved surfaces—pavement may seriously affect handling and control. Improper motorcycle use can result in severe injury or death. Always use an approved helmet and prot...