2006 YAMAHA WR 450F clutch

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 18 × 2.15/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520VM/DAIDO ----
Number of links 113 links + joint ----
Chain slack 48 ~ 58 mm (1.9 ~ 2.3 in) ----
Chain length (15 links) ---- 239.3 mm
(9.42 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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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
Handlebar holder (lower) M12 × 1.25 2 40 4.0 29
Steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and cap bolt M51 × 1.5 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 7 0.7 5.1
Front fork protector and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 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
Clutch lever mounting M6 × 1.0 1 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
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) and hose guide bracketM5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Hose guide (front brake hose) and under bracketM6 × 1.0 1 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
Front brake caliper and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
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 90 9.0 65
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 10 1.0 7.2
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
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Hot starter cable
2Clutch cable
3Throttle cable (return)
4Throttle cable (pull)
5Ignition coil
6Negative battery lead
7Starter motor lead
8Coolant reservoir tank breather
hose
9Cable holder
0Coolant reservoir hose
AClamp
BCDI unit lead
CCDI unit
DCDI unit band
ECDI unit stay (frame)
FCable bracketÈPass the throttle cables, clutch
cable and hot starter cable
through the cable guides.
ÉPass the throttle cables, clutch
cable and hot starter cable
between the radiator and frame,
then over the middle radiator
mounting boss.
ÊPass the throttle cables and
clutch cable on the outside of
the ignition coil.
ËPass the carburetor breather
hose (throttle cable cover)
through the hose holder.
ÌFasten the coolant reservoir
tank breather hose and carbure-
tor breather hoses together with
a plastic locking tie.ÍFasten the grommet of the clutch
cable with the cable holder.
ÎFasten the CDI unit lead to the
frame with a plastic locking tie
ends at the lower of the frame
and cut off the tie end.
ÏInsert the CDI unit band over the
CDI unit stay (frame) as far as
possible.
ÐFasten the starter motor lead
and negative battery lead to the
cable bracket in its slot with a
plastic locking tie and cut off the
tie end.
A
A
D
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B
B
C
F
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2
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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Throttle cable
2Clamp
3Brake hose
4Hot starter cable
5Clutch cable
6Hose guide
7Speed sensor lead
8Main switch lead
9Main switch
0Multi-function display
AStart switch lead
BClutch switch lead
C“ENGINE STOP” button lead
DMulti-function display leadÈFasten the start switch lead to
the handlebar with the plastic
bands.
ÉFasten the “ENGINE STOP”
button lead and clutch switch
lead to the handlebar with the
plastic bands.
ÊPass the brake hose through
the hose guides.
ËSecure the coupler by inserting
it into the multi-function display
bracket.
ÌPass the main switch lead
above the multi-function display
bracket.
ÍPass the throttle cables, clutch
cable and hot starter cable
between the handle crown and
multi-function display.ÎPass the multi-function display
lead and speed sensor lead
between the multi-function dis-
play and the multi-function dis-
play bracket.
ÏSecure the coupler by pushing
it into the hole in the multi-func-
tion display bracket.
ÐFasten the clutch switch lead
and “ENGINE STOP” button
lead to the multi-function dis-
play bracket and cut off the tie
end. Fasten them at a location
where the tie end does not con-
tact the multi-function display.
ÑSecure the wire harness clip by
pushing it into the hole in the
multi-function display bracket
on the inside.
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5
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A
B
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C
D
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D
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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
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
InspectInspect wear

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INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
* marked: For USA
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil Suspension oil “S1”
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST
SEAL
Clean and lube Lithium base grease
PROTECTOR GUIDE
Replace
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(After
rain ride)
Inspect and adjust
Lube
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
Retighten
DRIVE CHAIN GUARD AND ROLL-
ERS
Inspect
DRIVE CHAIN STOPPER
Inspect
SWINGARM
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
Inspect, lube and retighten
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
Inspect, lube and retighten
SIDESTAND
Lubricate Lithium base grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lube Lithium base grease
Replace bearing
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,
tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
Lubricate Lithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Yamaha cable lube or
SAE 10W-30 motor oil Check routing and connection
Lubricate
HOT STARTER, CLUTCH LEVER
Inspect free play
BATTERY
Check terminal for looseness and
corrosionItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)As re-
quiredRemarks

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INSP
ADJ
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P.3-5 ~ 9
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-21
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and
frame oil line for leakage.P.3-14 ~ 18
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-10
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-10 ~ 11
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-25 ~ 31
ChainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-32 ~ 35
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-43 ~ 44
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-44 ~ 46
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-35 ~ 42
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when
the front forks travel up and down.—
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no cracks.—
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-32
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-47
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-26
Lead connectorsCheck that the AC magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-6
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the racing course
and weather or by taking into account the results of test runs
before racing? Are inspection and maintenance completely
done?P.7-1 ~ 20

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INSP
ADJCLUTCH ADJUSTMENT/
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)
2. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
NOTE:
Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 3.
After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever. Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until free play a is
within the specified limits.
Tighten the locknut.
EC35A001
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Throttle grip free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle grip free play
a:
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
Slide the adjuster cover.
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until the specified free
play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut.
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