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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
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.
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
OWNER'S MANUAL
YZ85(A)
YZ85LW(A)
5PA-28199-89

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. 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. OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG YZ85(A) YZ85LW(A)
  • Page 2 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ 2010.06-0.4×1 CR AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT (E,F,G)
  • Page 3 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL YZ85(A) YZ85LW(A) 5PA-28199-89-E0...
  • Page 4 EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION EAU41544 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZ85(A)/YZ85LW(A). 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.
  • Page 6 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- ities, and judgment.

  • Page 7: Important Manual Information

    IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 YZ85(A)/YZ85LW(A) OWNER’S MANUAL ©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, June 2010 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY – Checking the shift pedal ....7-19 LABELS ..........1-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 Checking the front and rear brake pads .......... 7-19 SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Checking the brake fluid level ..7-20 RIDING POINTS ........
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage ...........8-3 SPECIFICATIONS ......9-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION...10-1 Identification numbers ....10-1...

  • Page 11: Location Of Important Labels

    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 available from your Yamaha dealer. For Canada...
  • Page 12 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Canada Use premium unleaded Utiliser de préférence un mélange gasoline / oil premix only. huile/super sans plomb. 3XJ-2415E-A1 3XJ-2415E-B1 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
  • Page 13 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Canada AVERTISSEMENT TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES follows. ETIQUETTES AVANT D’UTILISER CE VEHICULE. FRONT : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm }, 15psi NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER. La conduite avec REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm }, 15psi...
  • Page 14 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Europe...
  • Page 15 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Europe 100 kPa 100 kPa 1.00 kgf/cm² 1.00 kgf/cm² 15 psi 15 psi 5PG-2816R-00 4AA-22259-40 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. SHIZUOKA JAPAN YAMAHA 4GB-2155A-00...
  • Page 16 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text. Read the Owner’s manual. Use unleaded gasoline only. This unit contains high-pressure Measure the tire pressure when nitrogen gas. the tires are cold. Mishandling can cause an explosion.
  • Page 17 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Oceania and South Africa...
  • Page 18 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Oceania and South Africa 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.

  • Page 19: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION EAU41466 Safe Riding yourself conspicuous appears to Perform the pre-operation checks each be very effective in reducing the time you use the vehicle to make sure it chance of this type of accident. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Therefore: As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
  • Page 20 SAFETY INFORMATION Many accidents have been caused Protective Apparel Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by error of the motorcycle opera- The majority of fatalities from motorcy- All engine exhaust contains carbon tor. A typical error made by the op- cle accidents are the result of head in- monoxide, a deadly gas.
  • Page 21 Yamaha accessories, which are avail- or others. Installing aftermarket prod- or front fork area, they must be able only from a Yamaha dealer, have ucts or having other modifications per- as lightweight as possible and been designed, tested, and approved formed to your vehicle that change any should be kept to a minimum.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SAFETY INFORMATION electric failure could result, which Shift the transmission in gear (for could cause a dangerous loss of models with a manual transmis- lights or engine power. sion). Secure the motorcycle with tie- Aftermarket Tires and Rims downs or suitable straps that are The tires and rims that came with your attached to solid parts of the mo- motorcycle were designed to match the...

  • Page 23: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Radiator cap (page 7-10) 2. 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.

  • Page 24: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw 9. Brake pedal (page 4-2) (page 4-9) 10.Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-9) 2. Kickstarter (page 4-6) 11.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-7) (page 4-9) 4.

  • Page 25: Controls And Instruments

    DESCRIPTION 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 7-15) 5. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)

  • Page 26: Instrument And Control Functions

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU40660 EAU12850 EAU12871 Handlebar switch Clutch lever Shift pedal 1. Engine stop button “ENGINE STOP” 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal The clutch lever is located at the left The shift pedal is located on the left EAU12670 “ENGINE STOP”...

  • Page 27: Brake Lever

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU41262 3. While holding the lever pushed EAU12941 Brake lever Brake pedal away from the handlebar grip, turn The brake lever is located at the right the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to handlebar grip. To apply the front increase the distance, and in direc- brake, pull the lever toward the handle- tion (b) to decrease it.

  • Page 28: Fuel Tank Cap

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13182 EAU41833 Fuel tank cap Fuel This motorcycle has been designed to use a premixed fuel of gasoline and 2- stroke engine oil. Always mix the gaso- line and oil in a clean container before filling the fuel tank. ECA15601 NOTICE Always use fresh gasoline, and fill...
  • Page 29 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Your Yamaha engine has been de- Filling the fuel tank other sources of ignition such as signed to use premium unleaded gaso- the pilot lights of water heaters and line with a pump octane number clothes dryers.

  • Page 30: Fuel Tank Breather Hose

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS wash with soap and water. If gaso- EAU41360 EAU41280 Fuel tank breather hose Fuel cock line spills on your clothing, change The fuel cock supplies fuel from the your clothes. tank to the carburetor while filtering it al- The fuel cock has two positions: 1.

  • Page 31: Starter (Choke) Knob

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13640 EAU13650 Starter (choke) knob Kickstarter 1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON” 1. Starter (choke) knob 1. Kickstarter lever With the lever in this position, fuel flows Starting a cold engine requires a richer To start the engine, fold out the kick- to the carburetor.

  • Page 32: Seat

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU46280 EAU41472 Seat Adjusting the front fork EWA10180 WARNING To remove the seat Remove the bolts, and then pull the Always adjust both fork legs equal- seat off. ly, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result. This front fork is equipped with rebound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping force adjusting...
  • Page 33 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS thereby soften the compression damping, turn the adjusting screw Although the total number of clicks of a on each fork leg in direction (b). 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 entire adjusting range.

  • Page 34: Front Fork Bleeding

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14792 EAU41333 Front fork bleeding Adjusting the shock absorber EWA10200 assembly WARNING This shock absorber assembly is Always bleed both fork legs, other- equipped with a spring preload adjust- wise poor handling and loss of sta- ing nut, a rebound damping force ad- bility may result.
  • Page 35 Spring preload: rection (b). A special wrench can be ob- Minimum (soft): tained at a Yamaha dealer to Distance A = 218.5 mm (8.60 in) make this adjustment. Standard:YZ85(A) Distance A = 215.0 mm (8.46 in)
  • Page 36 Take the shock To obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad- absorber assembly to a Yamaha visable to check the actual total number dealer for any service. of clicks or turns of each damping force...

  • Page 37: Removable Sidestand

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU41381 Removable sidestand 1. Sidestand This motorcycle is equipped with a re- movable sidestand. Make sure that the sidestand is proper- ly secured when the motorcycle is be- ing supported or is being transported. EWA14601 WARNING Never apply force on the motor- cycle while it is on the side- stand.

  • Page 38: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 7-10 • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
  • Page 39 • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-15, 7-23 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Check chain slack. • Adjust if necessary.
  • Page 40 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Front fork and rear shock ab- • Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. 4-7, 4-9, 4-9, 7-25 sorber assembly • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. Chassis fasteners —...

  • Page 41: Operation And Important Riding Points

    (choke) is not required 2. Shift the transmission into the neu- understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. when the engine is warm. Instead, start tral position. the engine with the throttle slightly EWA10271 3.

  • Page 42: Shifting

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16671 ECA10260 4. Once the motorcycle has reached Shifting NOTICE a speed high enough to change gears, close the throttle, and at the Even with the transmission in same time, quickly pull the clutch the neutral position, do not lever in.

  • Page 43: Engine Break-In

    Yamaha dealer perform 5. After again allowing the engine to parts, oil leakage and any other prob- service.

  • Page 44: Parking

    Yamaha dealer check the vehi- ans or children are not likely to cle. touch them and be burned. Do not park on a slope or on soft...

  • Page 45: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    To avoid possible burns, let tivities incorrectly may increase brake components cool before your risk of injury or death during touching them. service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.

  • Page 46: Periodic Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    Yamaha dealer. From the seventh race, repeat the maintenance intervals 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.
  • Page 47 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT After Every Every Every ITEM ROUTINE break-in race third race fifth race required • Check cylinder for score marks or wear. √ √ • Clean. 5 * Cylinder √ • Replace. • Check clutch housing, friction plates, clutch plates √...
  • Page 48 • Clean and regap. Spark plug √ • Replace. • Check chain slack, alignment and condition. √ √ • Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha Drive chain chain and cable lube or equivalent. √ • Replace. √ √ • Check coolant level and for leakage.
  • Page 49 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT After Every Every Every ITEM ROUTINE break-in race third race fifth race required • Adjust lever position and pedal height. • Lubricate pivot points. • Check brake disk surface. √ √ • Check fluid level and for leakage. •...
  • Page 50 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT After Every Every Every ITEM ROUTINE break-in race third race fifth race required • Check for wear or damage. Drive chain roller and √ 24 * support guide • Replace if necessary. √ √ • Check operation and tighten if necessary. 25 * Rear suspension √...
  • Page 51 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT • 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.

  • Page 52: Checking The Spark Plug

    Do not attempt to 1. Spark plug gap diagnose such problems yourself. In- Spark plug gap: stead, have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Spark plug cap 0.5–0.6 mm (0.020–0.024 in) the vehicle. 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with a spark plug wrench available at a Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 53: Transmission Oil

    If any then wipe off any grime from the leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal- spark plug threads. er check and repair the motorcycle. In 2. Install the spark plug with the...

  • Page 54: Coolant

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ECA10452 EAU20070 Coolant NOTICE The coolant level must be checked The coolant level should be checked In order to prevent clutch slip- on a cold engine since the level before each ride. In addition, the cool- page (since the transmission oil varies with engine temperature.
  • Page 55 If water has been added to the coolant, have a Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: Yamaha dealer check the anti- Recommended antifreeze: freeze content of the coolant as 1. Coolant drain bolt High-quality ethylene glycol anti- soon as possible, otherwise the 2.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Air Filter Element

    Cleaning the air filter element the vehicle for coolant leakage. If The air filter element should be cleaned coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha or replaced at the intervals specified in dealer check the cooling system. the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart.
  • Page 57 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT The sponge material should be wet but not dripping. Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 7. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame. 1. Sponge material 1.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Therefore, most car- justed when necessary. buretor adjustments should be left to a 1. Start the engine and thoroughly Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- warm it up. sary professional knowledge and expe- 2. Turn the throttle stop screw until rience.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Throttle Grip Free Play

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU48432 3. To increase the throttle grip free EAU41821 Adjusting the throttle grip free Tires play, turn the adjusting nut in direc- play To maximize the performance, durabil- tion (a). To decrease the throttle ity, and safe operation of your motorcy- grip free play, turn the adjusting cle, note the following points regarding nut in direction (b).
  • Page 60 A tilted valve ed below have been approved for this Front: stem indicates that the tire has model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi) Rear: slipped from its original posi- 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi) Front tire: tion on the rim.

  • Page 61: Spoke Wheels

    EAU48372 Spoke wheels Adjusting the clutch lever free WARNING EWA10610 play Have a Yamaha dealer replace WARNING excessively worn tires. Operat- The wheels on this model are not de- ing the motorcycle with exces- signed for use with tubeless tires.

  • Page 62: Checking The Brake Lever Free Play

    1. No brake lever free play loosen the locknut. There should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14211 WARNING A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system.

  • Page 63: Checking The Shift Pedal

    If opera- The front and rear brake pads must be tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha checked for wear at the intervals spec- dealer check the vehicle. ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.

  • Page 64: Checking The Brake Fluid Level

    EAU22580 Before riding, check that the brake fluid Checking the brake fluid level touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha is above the minimum level mark and dealer replace the brake pads as a set. replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid...

  • Page 65: Changing The Brake Fluid

    EAU22760 Changing the brake fluid Drive chain slack ter the brake fluid reservoir when Have a Yamaha dealer change the The drive chain slack should be refilling. Water will significantly brake fluid at the intervals specified in checked before each ride and adjusted...
  • Page 66 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT to chain slippage or breakage. Tightening torques: To prevent this from occurring, Locknut: keep the drive chain slack with- 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) Axle nut: in the specified limits. [ECA10571] 90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf) Using the alignment marks on each drive chain puller, make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same po-...

  • Page 67: Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain

    [EWA10711] drive chain with a brush or cloth. a moist cloth. Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or 4- For a thorough cleaning, have a stroke engine oil Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.

  • Page 68: Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23142 EAU23182 Recommended lubricants: Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Brake lever: brake and clutch levers brake pedal Silicone grease Clutch lever: Brake lever Lithium-soap-based grease The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride, Clutch lever and the pedal pivot should be lubricat- ed if necessary.

  • Page 69: Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots

    The swingarm pivots must be lubricat- The pivoting points of the rear suspen- face and hold it in an upright posi- ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,...

  • Page 70: Checking The Steering

    Yamaha dealer check or re- [EWA10751] tion chart. If there is play in the wheel 2. Hold the lower ends of the front pair it.

  • Page 71: Supporting The Motorcycle

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the EAU24360 Supporting the motorcycle Front wheel frame in front of the rear wheel or under Since this model is not equipped with a each side of the swingarm. centerstand, follow these precautions EAU41343 To remove the front wheel...

  • Page 72: Rear Wheel

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then 3. Lower the front wheel so that it is EAU25080 Rear wheel remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do on the ground, install the remov- not apply the brake after the able sidestand, and then rest the EAU41313 wheel has been removed to-...
  • Page 73 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. While supporting the brake caliper 2. Install the wheel and the brake cal- and slightly lifting the wheel, pull iper bracket by inserting the wheel the wheel axle out. axle from the right-hand side. Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retain- er on the swingarm.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your- self. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Charts

    Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the the kickstarter. spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 7-31...
  • Page 76 Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.

  • Page 77: Motorcycle Care And Storage

    Rust and corrosion can develop matte colored finished parts. Be Cleaning even if high-quality components are sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ECA10772 advice on what products to use be- used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- NOTICE fore cleaning the vehicle.
  • Page 78 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using Test the product on a small hid- 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray plenty of water, as it is harmful den part of the windshield to on all metal, including chrome- and to plastic parts.

  • Page 79: Storage

    MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EWA11131 EAU41514 Storage WARNING Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on Contaminants on the brakes or tires what products to use. Short-term can cause loss of control. Always store your motorcycle in a cool, Make sure that there is no oil or dry place and, if necessary, protect it wax on the brakes or tires.
  • Page 80 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 2. For motorcycles equipped with a prevent damage or injury fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi- from sparking, make sure to tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to ground the spark plug elec- “OFF”. trodes while turning the en- 3.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Ground clearance: Cooling system: YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in) Overall length: Radiator capacity (including all routes): YZ85A 351 mm (13.82 in) YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in) 0.54 L (0.57 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt) YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in) (AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN) Air filter: YZ85LWA 393 mm (15.47 in)
  • Page 82 SPECIFICATIONS Secondary reduction ratio: Trail: Manufacturer/model: YZ85 47/14 (3.357) (ZAF) YZ85 88.0 mm (3.46 in) DUNLOP/D756 YZ85 48/14 (3.428) YZ85A 88.0 mm (3.46 in) Tire air pressure (measured on cold (AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN) YZ85LW 105.5 mm (4.15 in) tires): (FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR) YZ85LWA 105.5 mm (4.15 in) Front: (POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE) Front tire:...
  • Page 83 SPECIFICATIONS Operation: Right foot operation Recommended fluid: DOT 4 Front suspension: Type: Telescopic fork Spring/shock absorber type: Coil 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) YZ85A 282.0 mm (11.10 in) YZ85LW 287.0 mm (11.30 in)

  • Page 84: Consumer Information

    Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
  • Page 85 INDEX Fuel tank breather hose ......4-5 Supporting the motorcycle ....7-27 Fuel tank cap...........4-3 Swingarm pivots, lubricating ....7-25 Air filter element, cleaning ....7-12 Handlebar switch........4-1 Throttle grip and cable, checking and Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........... 7-23 lubricating ...........
  • Page 86 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010.06-0.4×1 CR...

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