2005 YAMAHA YZ450F length

6. GASOLINE CAN CAUSE INJURY.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale excess gasoline vapors, or
allow any gasoline to get into your
eyes, contact a doctor immediately. If
any gasoline spills onto your skin or
clothing, immediately wash skin
areas with soap and water, and
change your clothes.
7. ONLY OPERATE THE MACHINE IN AN
AREA WITH ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION.
Never start the engine or let it run for
any length of time in an enclosed
area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous. These
fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which by itself is odorless and color-
less. Carbon monoxide is a danger-
ous gas which can cause
unconsciousness or can be lethal.
8. PARK THE MACHINE CAREFULLY;
TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Always turn off the engine if you are
going to leave the machine. Do not
park the machine on a slope or soft
ground as it may fall over.
9. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUF-
FLER, AND OIL TANK WILL BE VERY
HOT AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RUN.
Be careful not to touch them or to
allow any clothing item to contact
them during inspection or repair.
10. PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE
BEFORE TRANSPORTING IT.
When transporting the machine in
another vehicle, always be sure it is
properly secured and in an upright
position and that the fuel cock is in
the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.

SPEC
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EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ450FT (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
YZ450F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5XD5 (USA)
5XD6 (EUROPE)
5XD8 (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, ZA,
AUS, NZEUR
(Except for F)F, CDN
Overall length 2,190 mm
(86.2 in)2,195 mm
(86.4 in)←
Overall width 827 mm
(32.6 in)← ←
Overall height 1,300 mm
(51.2 in)1,302 mm
(51.3 in)1,303 mm
(51.3 in)
Seat height 999 mm
(39.3 in)1,001 mm
(39.4 in)←
Wheelbase 1,493 mm
(58.8 in)← ←
Minimum ground clearance 379 mm
(14.9 in)381 mm
(15.0 in)←
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 100.0 kg (220 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 starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
2 - 6 Valve spring:
Free length IN 37.03 mm (1.46 in) 36.03 mm
(1.42 in)
EX 37.68 mm (1.48 in) 36.68 mm
(1.44 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 27.87 mm (1.10 in) ----
EX 27.38 mm (1.08 in) ----
Compressed force (installed) IN 111.3 ~ 127.9 N at 27.87 mm
(11.3 ~ 13.0 kg at 27.87 mm,
24.91 ~ 28.66 lb at 1.10 in)----
EX 127.4 ~ 146.4 N at 27.38 mm
(13.0 ~ 14.9 kg at 27.38 mm,
28.66 ~ 32.85 lb at 1.08 in)----
Tilt limit IN ----
2.5°/1.61 mm
(2.5°/0.063 in)
EX ----2.5°/1.65 mm
(2.5°/0.065 in)
Direction of winding (top view) IN Clockwise ----
EX Clockwise ----
Piston:
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.040 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0016 ~ 0.0026 in)0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Piston size “D”94.945 ~ 94.960 mm
(3.738 ~ 3.739 in)----
Measuring point “H”8 mm (0.315 in) ----
Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 18.004 ~ 18.015 mm
(0.7088 ~ 0.7093 in)18.045 mm
(0.7104 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 17.991 ~ 18.000 mm
(0.7083 ~ 0.7087 in)17.971 mm
(0.7075 in) Item Standard Limit
H
D
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
2 - 8 Clutch:
Friction plate thickness 2.92 ~ 3.08 mm
(0.115 ~ 0.121 in)2.8 mm
(0.110 in)
Quantity 9 ----
Clutch plate thickness 1.1 ~ 1.3 mm (0.043 ~ 0.051 in) ----
Quantity 8 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 47.8 mm (1.88 in) 46.8 mm
(1.84 in)
Quantity 6 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10 ~ 0.35 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0138 in)----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010 ~ 0.044 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0017 in)----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push ----
Shifter:
Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Kick starter:
Type Ratchet type ----
Carburetor:
I.D. mark 5XD5 50 ----
Main jet (M.J) #165 ----
Main air jet (M.A.J)ø2.0 ----
Jet needle - clip position (J.N) NFLR-4 ----
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5 ----
Pilot jet (P.J) #45 ----
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #100 ----
Pilot outlet (P.O)ø0.9 ----
Pilot screw (example) (P.S) 1-3/4 ----
Bypass (B.P)ø1.0 ----
Valve seat size (V.S)ø3.8 ----
Starter jet (G.S) #72 ----
Leak jet (Acc. P) #40 ----
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in) ----
Engine idle speed 1,900 ~ 2,100 r/min ----
Intake vacuum 28.0 ~ 33.3 kPa
(210 ~ 250 mmHg,
8.27 ~ 9.84 inHg)----
Hot starter lever free play 3 ~ 6 mm (0.12 ~ 0.24 in) ----Item Standard Limit
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
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EC212201
CHASSIS
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension: USA, CDN,
AUS, NZ, ZAEUROPE
Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in)← ----
Fork spring free length 465 mm (18.3 in)← 460 mm (18.1 in)
Spring rate, STD K = 4.5 N/mm
(0.459 kg/mm,
25.7 lb/in)K = 4.4 N/mm
(0.449 kg/mm,
25.1 lb/in)----
Optional spring/spacer Yes← ----
Oil capacity 445 cm
3
(15.7 Imp oz,
15.0 US oz) 455 cm3
(16.0 Imp oz,
15.4 US oz) ----
Oil grade Suspension oil
“S1”← ----
Inner tube outer diameter 48 mm (1.89 in)← ----
Front fork top end Zero mm (Zero in)← ----
Rear suspension: USA, CDN,
AUS, NZ, ZAEUROPE
Shock absorber travel 132 mm
(5.20 in)← ----
Spring free length 260 mm
(10.24 in)← ----
Fitting length 248 mm
(9.76 in)245 mm
(9.65 in)----
240.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.47 ~ 10.18 in)← ----
Spring rate, STD K = 52.0 N/mm
(5.30 kg/mm,
296.8 lb/in)K = 50.0 N/mm
(5.10 kg/mm,
285.6 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)
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
2 - 14 Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum ----
Rear rim size/material 19 × 2.15/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520DMA2 SDH/DAIDO ----
Number of links 115 links + joint ----
Chain slack 48 ~ 58 mm (1.9 ~ 2.3 in) ----
Chain length (15 links) ---- 242.9 mm
(9.563 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in) 250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in) 245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ---- 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height
(vertical height above footrest top)5 mm (0.20 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) ----Item Standard Limit
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
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EC220001
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
This chart specifies torque for standard fasten-
ers with standard I.S.O. pitch threads. Torque
specifications for special components or
assemblies are included in the applicable sec-
tions of this book. To avoid warpage, tighten
multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross fash-
ion, in progressive stages, until full torque is
reached. Unless otherwise specified, torque
specifications call for clean, dry threads. Com-
ponents should be at room temperature.
A: Distance between flats
B: Outside thread diameter
EC230000
DEFINITION OF UNITS
A
(Nut)B
(Bolt)TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
Nm mkg ftlb
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19 mm
22 mm6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
16 mm6
15
30
55
85
1300.6
1.5
3.0
5.5
8.5
134.3
11
22
40
61
94
Unit Read Definition Measure
mm
cmmillimeter
centimeter10
-3 meter
10-2 meterLength
Length
kg kilogram 10
3 gram Weight
N Newton 1 kg
× m/sec
2 Force
Nm
m  kgNewton meter
Meter kilogramN
× m
m
× kgTorque
Torque
Pa Pascal N/m
2Pressure
N/mm Newton per millimeter N/mm Spring rate
L
cm
3 Liter
Cubic centimeter—
—Volume or capacity
Volume or capacity
r/min Revolution per minute—Engine speed
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS/
DEFINITION OF UNITS

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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
VALVES
The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear. Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
VALVE SPRINGS
Check the free length and
the tilt. Inspect
Replace
VALVE LIFTERS
Check for scratches and
wear. Inspect
Replace
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
Inspect the decompres-
sion system Inspect
Replace
CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage. Inspect
Replace
PISTON
Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them. Inspect
Clean
Replace
PISTON RING
Check ring end gap Inspect
Replace
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
Change gasket Inspect and clean
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
Replace
CLUTCH
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring Inspect and adjust
Replace
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing