2007 YAMAHA WR 450F warning

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CHAS
EC554200
Base valve
1. Inspect:
Valve assembly 1
Wear/damage → Replace.
O-ring 2
Damage → Replace.
2
1
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
Fork spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace.
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
Inner tube surface a
Score marks → Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece → Replace.
Inner tube bends
Out of specification → Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
Outer tube 1
Score marks/wear/damage → Replace.
Fork spring free length:
Standard Limit
460 mm (18.1 in) 455 mm (17.9 in)
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
FRONT FORK

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CHASFRONT FORK
19. Wait ten minutes until the air bubbles have
been removed from the front fork, and the
oil has dispense evenly in system before
setting recommended oil level.
NOTE:
Fill with the fork oil up to the top end of the
outer tube, or the fork oil will not spread over to
every part of the front forks, thus making it
impossible to obtain the correct level.
Be sure to fill with the fork oil up to the top of
the outer tube and bleed the front forks.
20. Measure:
Oil level (left and right) a
Out of specification → Adjust.
* Except for USA and CDN
NOTE:
Be sure to install the spring guide 2 when
checking the oil level.
WARNING
Never fail to make the oil level adjustment
between the maximum and minimum level
and always adjust each front fork to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability.
Standard oil level:
132 mm (5.20 in)
* 125 mm (4.92 in)
Extent of adjustment:
95 ~ 150 mm (3.74 ~ 5.91 in)
From top of outer tube with
inner tube and damper rod
1
fully compressed without
spring.

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CHAS
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5B3100
Master cylinder
1. Remove:
Master cylinder bracket 1
Master cylinder 2
CAUTION:
Do not let the master cylinder hang on the
brake hose.
Keep the master cylinder cap side hori-
zontal to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
Grip 1
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube
guide and the grip. Then remove the grip
which has become loose.
EC5B4000
INSPECTION
EC5B4100
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
Handlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
HANDLEBAR

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CHASHANDLEBAR
6. Install:
•Cover (grip cap) 1
•Throttle grip 2
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
throttle grip sliding surface.
7. Install:
•Throttle cables 1
To tube guide 2.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
throttle cable end and tube guide cable wind-
ing portion.
8. Install:
•Throttle cable cap 1
•Screw (throttle cable cap) 2
WARNING
After tightening the screws, check that the
throttle grip
3 moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
9. Install:
•Cover (grip cap) 1
•Cover (throttle cable cap) 2

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CHAS
EC560000
STEERING
Extent of removal:
1 Under bracket removal
2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Headlight
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
Hose guide
Front fender
1 Multi-function meter 1
2 Multi-function meter bracket 1
3 Main switch 1 Disconnect the main switch lead.
4 Steering shaft nut 1
5 Front fork 2 Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
6 Handle crown 1
7 Ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Under bracket 1
9 Bearing race cover 1
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STEERING

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CHAS
EC563000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC563202
Ring nut
1. Remove:
•Ring nut 1
Use the ring nut wrench 2.
WARNING
Support the steering shaft so that it may
not fall down.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
EC563300
Bearing (lower)
1. Remove:
•Bearing (lower) 1
Use the floor chisel 2.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the steering shaft
thread.
Bearing race
1. Remove:
•Bearing race 1
Remove the bearing race using long rod
2 and the hammer.
EC564000
INSPECTION
EC564200
Steering shaft
1. Inspect:
•Steering shaft 1
Bend/damage → Replace.
STEERING

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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:
1 Swingarm
removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SWINGARM REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Rear caliper
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal backward.
Drive chain
1 Chain support 1
2 Chain tensioner (lower) 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1
1

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:
1 Rear shock absorber removal
2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Seat and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off
valve-air filter case)Disconnect at the air filter case side.