2007 YAMAHA WR 450F light

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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Throttle cable
2Clamp
3Brake hose
4Clutch cable
5Hose guide
6Main switch coupler
7Wire harness
8Headlight coupler
9Hot starter cable
0Multi-function display bracket
AMain switch
BUpper bracket
CClutch switch coupler
DEngine stop switch coupler
EMulti-function display coupler
FStart switch coupler
GSpeed sensor coupler
HSpeed sensor lead

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level make sure that
the machine is upright.
Place the machine on a suitable stand.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap just after
high speed operation. The heated oil could
spurt out. causing danger. Wait until the oil
cools down to approximately 70 °C (158 °F).
2. Idle the engine more than 3 minutes while
keeping the machine upright. Then stop the
engine and inspect the oil level.
3. Remove:
Oil tank plug 1
4. Inspect:
Oil level
Check that the engine oil is above the
level mark a and that the oil does not
come out when the check bolt 1 is
removed.
Below the level mark a → Add oil
through the filler cap hole until it is above
the level mark a.
Oil comes out at the check bolt → Drain
the oil until it stops coming out.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.

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IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
9. Check:
Oil pressure
Checking steps:
Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1.
Start the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil gallery bolt. If no
oil comes out after one minute, turn the
engine off so it will not seize.
Check oil passages, oil filter and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
Start the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
Tighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
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Oil gallery bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m  kg, 7.2 ft  lb)
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it up.
2. Adjust:
Idle speed
Adjustment steps:
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
specified engine idling speed.
NOTE:
Using a digital engine tachometer for idle
speed adjustment, detect the engine idling
speed by bringing the sensing element c of
the engine tachometer close to the ignition
coil 2.
To increase idle speed
→
Turn the throttle stop screw
1 in
a.
To decrease idle speed
→
Turn the throttle stop screw
1 out
b.
Engine idling speed:
1,750 ~ 1,850 r/min
c2

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SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
Be sure the exhaust pipe and silencer are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
Do not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove:
Screw (silencer cap) 1
1
2. Remove:
Bolt (spark arrester) 1
1
3. Remove:
Tail pipe 1
Gasket (tail pipe) 2
Spark arrester 3
Pull the spark arrester out of the silencer.
Gasket (spark arrester) 4
4. Clean:
Spark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use a
wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its.
5. Install:
Gasket (spark arrester)
Spark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the silencer
and align the bolt holes.
Gasket (tail pipe)
Bolt (spark arrester)
12
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T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
6. Install:
Silencer cap
NOTE:
First tighten the two screws a located horizon-
tally apart, and then tighten the others.aa
T R..5 Nm (0.5 m · kg, 3.6 ft · lb)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Inspect:
Bearing free play
Exist play → Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
Remove the headlight.
Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
Loosen the ring nut 1 using the ring nut
wrench 2.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Tighten the ring nut 3 using ring nut
wrench 4.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
thread of the steering shaft.
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
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Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m  kg, 27 ft  lb)
Loosen the ring nut one turn.
Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
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Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)
Check the steering shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
Install the plain washer 5, handle crown
6, plain washer 7, steering shaft nut 8,
handlebar 9, handlebar holder (upper) 0
and headlight A.
NOTE:
The handlebar holder (upper) should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
Install the handlebar so that the marks b
are in place on both sides.

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Install the handlebar so that the projection
c of the handlebar holder (upper) is posi-
tioned at the mark on the handlebar as
shown.
Insert the end of the fuel breather hose B
into the hole in the steering shaft.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder (upper), and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
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Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m  kg, 105 ft  lb)
Handlebar holder (upper):
28 Nm (2.8 m  kg, 20 ft  lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
21 Nm (2.1 m  kg, 15 ft  lb)
Headlight:
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Clutch cable end
0Hot starter cable endÈUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
ÉUse SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÊLubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
AAA
AA
B
CC