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CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL....... 5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE....... 5-9
FRONT FORK.......................................... 5-27
HANDLEBAR........................................... 5-41
STEERING............................................... 5-46
SWINGARM............................................. 5-51
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.................... 5-58
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
AND WIRING DIAGRAM........................... 6-1
IGNITION SYSTEM.................................... 6-2
CHAPTER 7
TUNING
ENGINE...................................................... 7-1
CHASSIS................................................. 7-10
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction
Combined seat and fuel tank
Engine mounting
Steering Steering stem to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of rear
shock absorber
Rear Installation of swin-
garm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel systemFrame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Frame to engine
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Brake caliper to bracket
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.
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SPEC
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/air, oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel: YZ85 YZ85LW
Front wheel travel 275 mm (10.8 in)←
Rear wheel travel 282 mm (11.1 in) 287 mm (11.3 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI magneto
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS
YZ85
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension:
Front fork travel 275 mm (10.8 in) ----
Fork spring free length 430 mm (16.9 in) 425 mm (16.7 in)
Spring rate, STD K = 2.84 N/mm
(0.29 kg/mm, 16.2 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes ----
Oil capacity318 cm
3
(11.2 Imp oz, 10.8 US oz) ----
Oil level 90 mm (3.54 in) ----
(From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod fully com-
pressed without spring.)80 ~ 120 mm (3.15 ~ 4.72 in) ----
Oil grade Suspension oil “01”----
Inner tube outer diameter 36 mm (1.42 in) ----
Front fork top end 24 mm (0.94 in) ----
Rear suspension: USA, CDN,
AUS, NZ, ZAEUROPE
Shock absorber travel 102 mm (4.02 in)←----
Spring free length 220 mm (8.66 in)←----
Fitting length 215 mm (8.46 in) 212 mm (8.35 in) ----
202.5 ~ 218.5 mm
(7.97 ~ 8.60 in)←----
Spring rate, STD K = 49.0 N/mm
(5.00 kg/mm,
280.0 lb/in)K = 45.0 N/mm
(4.60 kg/mm,
257.6 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes←----
Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa
(10 kg/cm
2,
142 psi)←----
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
YZ85LW
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension:
Front fork travel 275 mm (10.8 in) ----
Fork spring free length 430 mm (16.9 in) 425 mm (16.7 in)
Spring rate, STD K = 2.94 N/mm
(0.30 kg/mm, 16.8 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes ----
Oil capacity318 cm
3
(11.2 Imp oz, 10.8 US oz) ----
Oil level 90 mm (3.54 in) ----
(From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod fully com-
pressed without spring.)80 ~ 120 mm (3.15 ~ 4.72 in) ----
Oil grade Suspension oil “01”----
Inner tube outer diameter 36 mm (1.42 in) ----
Front fork top end Zero mm (Zero in) ----
Rear suspension: AUS, NZ EUROPE
Shock absorber travel 102 mm (4.02 in)←----
Spring free length 220 mm (8.66 in)←----
Fitting length 207 mm (8.15 in) 212 mm (8.35 in) ----
202.5 ~ 218.5 mm
(7.97 ~ 8.60 in)←----
Spring rate, STD K = 51.0 N/mm
(5.20 kg/mm,
291.2 lb/in)K = 47.0 N/mm
(4.80 kg/mm,
268.8 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes←----
Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa
(10 kg/cm
2,
142 psi)←----
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Nipple (spoke)—64 3 0.3 2.2
Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 4 42 4.2 30
Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine and frame (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Pivot shaft and nut M12 × 1.25 1 63 6.3 45
Relay arm and frame M10 × 1.25 1 54 5.4 39
Relay arm and connecting rod M12 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Connecting rod and swingarm M12 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 36 3.6 25
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 36 3.6 25
Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Drive chain tensioner (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 23 2.3 17
Drive chain tensioner (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive chain support M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Drive chain support cover M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Radiator cover M6 × 1.0 3 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Flap guard M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Number plate M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
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1Sub-wire harness
2CDI unit
3Ignition coil
4Clutch cable
5Cable guide
6Transmission oil breather hose
7CDI unit band
8Clamp
9Brake hose
0Brake hose holder
AHose guide
BReservoir hose
CReservoir tank
DBrake master cylinderÈPass the transmission oil breather hose through
the hose guide.
ÉClamp the sub-wire harness at the tape on it
within the arrow mark.
ÊPass the sub-wire harness on the left of the CDI
unit.
ËPass the reservoir hose between the brake hose
and swingarm bracket.
ÌPass the reservoir hose through the hose guides.
ÍInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the brake master cylinder.
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolant
Inspect hoses
Every two years
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate
Replace
Use foam air-filter oil or
equivalent oil
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
Every one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
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
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE, ROLLERS AND
SUPPORT
Inspect
SWINGARM
Inspect and retighten
Lube
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect and retighten
Lube
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lube
Replace bearing
Lithium base grease ItemAfter
break-inEvery
raceEvery
third
raceEvery
fifth
raceAs re-
quiredRemarks
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