Maintenance Intervals For Competition Use - Yamaha WR450F(Y) 2009 Owner's Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE

No.
ITEM
15
Sidestand pivot
16
*
Front fork
17
*
Shock absorber assembly
18
*
Rear suspension link pivots
19
*
Control cables
20
*
Throttle grip housing and cable
21
*
Chassis fasteners
22
Battery
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• 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.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
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.
Item
ENGINE OIL
Replace
VALVES
Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
Check operation.
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly.
Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine
oil 10W-30 thoroughly.
Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
Check terminal for looseness and corrosion.
Every
After
third
Every
break-
(or 500
race
in
km)
3-3
Every
fifth (or
As re-
1,000
quired
km)
The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats and valve
stems for wear.
Check the free length and the tilt.
Check for scratches and wear.
ODOMETER
INITIAL
READINGS
600 mi
1,800 mi
3,000 mi
(1,000
(3,000
(5,000
km) or 1
km) or 3
km) or 6
month
months
months
Remarks

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