2003 YAMAHA WR 450F maintenance

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb) by using the ring nut
wrench, then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Handle crown and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Under bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Handle crown and steering shaft M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar holder (upper) M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and cap bolt M48 × 1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork) M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and protector M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and hose cover M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Front fork and hose cover M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle cable cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever holder mounting M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder mounting M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever mounting M5 × 0.8 1 2 0.2 1.4
Lights switch M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake master cylinder and bracket M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Brake lever mounting (bolt) M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting (nut) M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Hose guide (front brake hose) M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper and front fork M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin M10 × 1.0 2 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc and wheel hub M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc and wheel hub M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal mounting M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder and frame M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M8 × 1.25 6 50 5.0 36
Nipple (spoke)–72 3 0.3 2.2
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Protector and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine upper bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 2 55 5.5 40
Engine lower bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
Engine and frame (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine guard (left and right) M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Engine skid plate mounting M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Regulator bracket mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Regulator mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame and frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Drive chain tensioner mounting (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Drive chain tensioner mounting (lower) M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Chain support and swingarm M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank mounting M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank and fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Side cover mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 4 0.4 2.9
Air scoop and radiator panel (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender mounting M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Trip meter mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race. Meter cable holder and protector M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Headlight stay (lower) and under bracket M8 × 1.25 2 7 0.7 5.1
Headlight body and headlight unit M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Headlight mounting (left and right) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Headlight mounting (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Taillight mounting M6 × 1.0 3 4 0.4 2.9
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender M4 × 1.59 2 0.5 0.05 0.36
Coolant reservoir tank mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Sidestand bracket mounting M10 × 1.25 2 66 6.6 48
Sidestand mounting M10 × 1.25 1 64 6.4 46 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
C.D.I.:
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248 ~ 372 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(White – Red)----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 5TJ-00/YAMAHA (For USA)
5TJ-10/YAMAHA
(Except for USA)----
----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5TA-00/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary winding resistance 0.08 ~ 0.10 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Secondary winding resistance 4.6 ~ 6.8 kΩ at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Charging system:
System type AC magneto ----
Model/manufacturer 5TJ-00/YAMAHA ----
Normal output 14 V/120 W at 5,000 r/min ----
Charging coil resistance (color) 0.288 ~ 0.432 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(White – Ground)----
Lighting coil resistance (color) 0.224 ~ 0.336 Ω at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(Yellow – Ground)----
Rectifier/regulator:
Regulator type Semiconductor short circuit ----
Model/manufacture SH712AA/SHINDENGEN ----
Regulated voltage (AC) 13.0 ~ 14.0 V ----
Regulated voltage (DC) 14.1 ~ 14.9 V ----
Rectifier capacity (AC) 12 A ----
Rectifier capacity (DC) 8 A ----
Electric starting system:
Type Constant mesh ----
Starter motor:
Model/manufacturer 5TJ00/YAMAHA ----
Operation voltage 12 V ----
Output 0.48 kW ----
Armature coil resistance 0.0117 ~ 0.0143 Ω at 20 ˚C
(68 ˚F)----
Brush overall length 7 mm (0.28 in) 3.5 mm
(0.14 in)
Brash quantity 2 pcs. ----
Spring force 3.92 ~ 5.88 N
(400 ~ 600 g, 14.1 ~ 21.2 oz)----
Commutator diameter 17.6 mm (0.69 in) 16.6 mm
(0.65 in)
Mica undercut (depth) 1.5 mm (0.06 in) ----

SPEC

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:

Tighten the rotor nut to 65 Nm (6.5 m·kg, 47 ft·lb), loosen and retighten the rotor nut to 65 Nm
(6.5 m·kg, 47 ft·lb). Starter relay:
Model/manufacturer 2768090-A/JIDECO ----
Amperage rating 180 A ----
Coil winding resistance 4.2 ~ 4.6
Ω
at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Starting circuit cut-off relay:
Model/manufacturer ACM33221 M06/MATSUSHITA ----
Coil winding resistance 75.69 ~ 92.51
Ω
at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) ----
Fuse (amperage
×
quantity):
Main fuse 10 A
×
1 ----
Reserve fuse 10 A
×
1 ----
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Stator M5
×
0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Holder (AC magneto lead) M5
×
0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rotor M12
×
1.25 1 Refer to NOTE.
Neutral switch M5
×
0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Starter motor M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Starter relay terminal M6
×
1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9 Item Standard Limit

3 - 1
INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
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●

VALVES
Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
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The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear.
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
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●
Check the free length and
the tilt.
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
Replace
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●
Check for scratches and
wear.
CAMSHAFTS
Inspect
Replace
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●
Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
Inspect the decompres-
sion system
CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
Inspect
Replace
●

●
Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage.
PISTON
Inspect
Clean
Replace
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Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
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●
Check ring end gap
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
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CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
●
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
Change gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
●

●
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
●

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●
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
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●

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
●
Inspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
●

●

MUFFLER
Inspect and retighten
Clean
Replace
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●
* Whichever comes first
*SPARK ARRESTER
Clean
(Every
six
months)
●
CRANK
Inspect and clean
●

●

CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
●

●

SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
●

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●

DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
●

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●
Use chain lube
Chain slack: 40 ~ 50 mm
(1.57 ~ 1.97 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolant
Inspect hoses
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●
Every two years
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten
●

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Refer to “STARTING
AND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate
Replace
●

●

●
Use foam air-filter oil or
equivalent oil
OIL FILTER
Replace
●

●

OIL STRAINER (frame)
Clean
●

FRAME
Clean and inspect
●

●

FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
●

●

BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylinder bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluid
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Every one year ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks


3

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
* marked: For USA
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
●

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●

●

●
Suspension oil “01”
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST
SEAL
Clean and lube
●

●
Lithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect and adjust
Lube
Retighten
●

●

●

●

●
(After
rain ride)
● Molybdenum disulfide
grease
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspect
● ●
SWINGARM
Inspect, lube and retighten
● ● Molybdenum disulfide
grease
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect, lube and retighten
● ● Molybdenum disulfide
grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lube
Replace bearing
● ●
●
● Lithium base grease
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,
tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
Lubricate
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●
●
●
●
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●
Lithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connection
Lubricate
●
●
●
● Yamaha cable lube or
SAE 10W-30 motor oil
HOT STARTER, CLUTCH LEVER
Inspect free play
●
BATTERY
Check terminal for looseness and
corrosion
●
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)As re-
quiredRemarks