2003 YAMAHA YZ450F engine oil

GEN
INFO
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Silencer to rear frame
Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering shaft to frame
Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Front fork to handle crown
Front fork to under bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel tank to fuel cock
Tightening of oil hose clamp Frame construction
Combined seat and tank
Exhaust system
Engine mounting
Steering Steering shaft to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of shock
absorber
Rear Installation of swing-
arm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel system
Lubrication system

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GEN
INFO
CLEANING AND STORAGE
8. Automotive wax may be applied to all
painted or chromed surfaces. Avoid com-
bination cleaner-waxes, as they may con-
tain abrasives.
9. After completing the above, start the
engine and allow it to idle for several min-
utes.
EC1B2001
STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be
taken to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the
machine thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and the
carburetor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a table-
spoon of SAE 10W-30 motor oil in the
spark plug hole, and reinstall the plug.
With the engine stop switch pushed in,
kick the engine over several times to coat
the cylinder walls with oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thor-
oughly with solvent, and lubricate it.
Reinstall the chain or store it in a plastic
bag tied to the frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe
outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a humid
or salt-air environment, coat all exposed
metal surfaces with a film of light oil. Do
not apply oil to rubber parts or the seat
cover.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before the
machine is stored.

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ450FR (USA)
YZ450F (EUROPE)
YZ450F(R) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Model code number: 5TA1 (USA)
5TA2 (EUROPE)
5TA4 (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions:
Overall length 2,171 mm (85.5 in)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 in)
Overall height 1,303 mm (51.3 in)
Seat height 995 mm (39.2 in)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Minimum ground clearance 371 mm (14.6 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 113.0 kg (249 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 449 cm
3

(15.8 Imp oz, 15.2 US oz)
Bore
×
stroke 95.0
×
63.4 mm (3.74
×
2.50 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
Å

Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type SG
motor oil (Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower
ı

Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SG
motor oil (Non-Friction modified) and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50) (Non-Friction modi-
fied)
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SG” or higher grade
-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122°CTemp.
°F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a research
octane number of 95 or higher.(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
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)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: USA, CDN, ZA,
AUS, NZEUROPE
Primary reduction system Gear
←
Primary reduction ratio 62/22 (2.818)
←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
←
Secondary reduction ratio 48/14 (3.429) 47/14 (3.357)
Transmission type Constant mesh,
4-speed
←
Operation Left foot operation
←
Gear ratio: 1st 27/14 (1.929)
←
2nd 25/16 (1.563)
←
3rd 23/18 (1.278)
←
4th 21/20 (1.050)
←
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.2˚
Trail 118 mm (4.65 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
80/100-21 51R (For EUROPE except F)
Size (rear) 110/90-19 62M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
110/90-19 NHS (For EUROPE except F)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2

, 15 psi)

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SPEC

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S
×
1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6
×
1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12
×
1.0 1 37 3.7 27
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6
×
1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
M8
×
1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M10
×
1.25 4 Refer to NOTE.*
1

(nut) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Tensioner cap bolt M6
×
1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Timing chain guide (rear) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8
×
1.25 1 13 1.3 9.4
(bolt) M8
×
1.25 1 24 2.4 17
Silencer M8
×
1.25 2 35 3.5 25
Silencer clamp M8
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe protector M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Clamp (cylinder head side) M5
×
0.8 1 3 0.3 2.2
Clamp (carburetor side) M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter case M6
×
1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint clamp M6
×
1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint and air filter case M5
×
0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable cover M5
×
0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter element M6
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator panel (upper) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6
×
1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M6
×
1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator pipe 1, 2 M10
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Impeller M8
×
1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Oil pump M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Engine oil drain bolt (oil filter) M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 M10
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
M8
×
1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil delivery pipe 2 M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil check bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose clamp–2 2 0.2 1.4
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2

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SPEC

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1
Fuel tank breather hose
2
Hot starter cable
3
Radiator hose 4
4
Cylinder head breather hose
5
Radiator hose 1
6
Oil tank breather hose
7
Hose guide
8
Brake hose
9
“ENGINE STOP” button lead
0
Clamp
A
Sub wire harness
B
TPS (throttle position sen-
sor) lead
C
Neutral switch lead
D
Oil hose
E
Radiator breather hose
F
CDI magneto lead
G
Carburetor breather hose
H
Overflow hose
Å
Pass the fuel tank breather hose
between the handlebar and ten-
sion bar, then insert its end into
the hole of the number plate.
ı
Pass the hot starter cable
between the cylinder head
breather hose, oil tank breather
hose and ignition coil, then on
the outside of the left engine
bracket.
Ç
Pass the cylinder head breather
hose on the outside of the radia-
tor hose 1 and on the inside of the
radiator pipe (radiator hose 4).
Î
Fit the brake hose into the
guides on the protector.
‰
Fasten the “ENGINE STOP”
button lead and sub wire har-
ness to the frame with a plastic
locking tie and cut off the tie
end.
ÏFasten the sub wire harness
and hot starter cable to the
frame at the white tape for the
sub wire harness with a plastic
locking tie and cut off the tie
end.
ÌFasten the sub wire harness to
the frame with a plastic locking
tie and cut off the tie end.
C
9
0
A
0
0
0
0
0
B
C
D
0 0 E 0 F 0
1
2 8
7
6
5
4
3GHG9A
D
E
C
B
A
A
C
BB
Ç ÎÅ
ıØ
˜ ˆ
Ò
Ô ÈÌ Ó Ì Ï ‰ ‰
∏
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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
ÓPass the sub wire harness
between the engine brackets.
ÈMake sure that the TPS lead
coupler does not go outside the
chassis.
ÔFasten the TPS lead to the
frame with a plastic band.
Fasten the neutral switch lead
and oil hose together with a
plastic locking tie and cut off
the tie end.
ÒFasten the neutral switch lead
to the frame with a plastic
band.
˜Fasten the neutral switch lead,
CDI magneto lead and radiator
breather hose to the frame with
a plastic band.ˆPass the neutral switch lead,
CDI magneto lead and radiator
breather hose between the
radiator and frame.
ØFasten the neutral switch lead
and CDI magneto lead to the
cable guide with a plastic lock-
ing tie and cut off the tie end.
∏Pass the carburetor breather
hoses and overflow hose so
that all there hoses do not con-
tact the rear shock absorber.*Decompression cable (sup-
plied for Europe and optional
for other destinations)
Pass the decompression cable
under the middle radiator
mounting boss and on the out-
side of the neutral switch lead,
CDI magneto lead and radiator
breather hose.
C
9
0
A
0
0
0
0
0
B
C
D
0 0 E 0 F 0
1
2 8
7
6
5
4
3GHG9A
D
E
C
B
A
A
C
BB
Ç ÎÅ
ıØ
˜ ˆ
Ò
Ô ÈÌ Ó Ì Ï ‰ ‰
∏
*
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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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OIL FILTER
Clean
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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
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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
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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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