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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
Tightening of brake hose holder
Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Tightening of brake hose holder
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
swingarm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel system
Lubrication system
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SPEC
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EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: WR450FT (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
WR450F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5TJ8 (USA)
5TJ9 (EUROPE)
5TJA (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, ZA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Overall length 2,200 mm (86.61 in) 2,195 mm (86.42 in)
Overall width 830 mm (32.68 in)←
Overall height 1,295 mm (50.98 in)←
Seat height 985 mm (38.78 in) 990 mm (38.98 in)
Wheelbase 1,490 mm (58.66 in)←
Minimum ground clearance 370 mm (14.57 in)←
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 112.5 kg (248 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 12.3 : 1
Starting system Kick and electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type SG
motor oil (Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower É
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
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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SPEC
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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): 1.56 L (1.37 Imp qt, 1.65 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Reserve 1.1 L (0.24 Imp gal, 0.29 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:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 62/22 (2.818)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 50/14 (3.571)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 29/12 (2.416)
2nd 26/15 (1.733)
3rd 21/16 (1.312)
4th 21/20 (1.050)
5th 21/25 (0.840)
Chassis: USA, ZA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Frame type Semi double cradle←
Caster angle 27.4°27.3°
Trail 120 mm (4.72 in) 119 mm (4.69 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (USA, CDN, ZA)
90/90-21 54R (EUROPE, AUS, NZ)
Size (rear) 110/100-18 64M (USA, CDN, ZA)
130/90-18 69R (EUROPE, AUS, NZ)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TUNSETTING
Effects of the setting parts on the throttle
valve opening
1Pilot jet
2Throttle valve cutaway
3Jet needle
4Main jet
ÈClosed
ÉFully open
1/2 3/4 1/4 1/8
1
2
3
4
ÈÉ
Main system
The FLATCR carburetor has a primary main
jet. This type of main jet is perfect for racing
machines since it supplies an even flow of fuel,
even at full load. Use the main jet and the jet
needle to set the carburetor.
1Jet needle
2Pilot air jet
3Needle jet
4Main jet
5Pilot jet
