2007 YAMAHA WR 450F Valves

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS ..................................4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER .............4-3
RADIATOR ................................................4-5
CARBURETOR ..........................................4-8
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ......................4-22
CAMSHAFTS ...........................................4-24
CYLINDER HEAD ....................................4-33
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............4-37
CYLINDER AND PISTON ........................4-46
CLUTCH ...................................................4-52
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT) .....4-59
BALANCER .............................................4-66
OIL PUMP ................................................4-70
KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT .............4-74
AC MAGNETO
AND STARTER CLUTCH ........................4-82
ENGINE REMOVAL .................................4-89
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT ........4-95
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK .................................4-104
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL .......5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE .....5-10
FRONT FORK ..........................................5-26
HANDLEBAR ...........................................5-39
STEERING ...............................................5-46
SWINGARM .............................................5-52
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ....................5-60

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GEN
INFO
FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
WARNING
For refueling, be sure to stop the engine
and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
FUEL

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GEN
INFO
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank
with the fuel.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of the
controls and the “ENGINE STOP” button.
Then, restart the engine and check its
operation within no more than 5 minutes
after it is restarted.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears at
moderate throttle openings for five to eight
minutes.
5. Check how the engine runs when the
machine is ridden with the throttle 1/4 to 1/2
open (low to medium speed) for about one
hour.
6. Restart the engine and check the operation
of the machine throughout its entire operat-
ing range. Restart the machine and oper-
ate it for about 10 to 15 more minutes. The
machine will now be ready to race.
CAUTION:
After the break-in or before each race,
you must check the entire machine for
loose fittings and fasteners as per
“TORQUE-CHECK POINTS”.
Tighten all such fasteners as required.
When any of the following parts have
been replaced, they must be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in operation is
necessary.
PISTON, RING, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS
AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30 minutes of
break-in operation at half-throttle or less.
Observe the condition of the engine care-
fully during operation.
STARTING AND BREAK-IN

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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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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Extent of removal:
1 Valve removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Cylinder head Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD” section.
1 Valve lifter 5
Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 2 Adjusting pad 5
3 Valve cotter 10
4 Valve retainer 5
5 Valve spring 5
6 Stem seal 5
7 Valve spring seat 5
8 Exhaust valve 2
9 Intake valve 3
1

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL POINTS
Valve lifter and valve cotter
1. Remove:
Valve lifters 1
Pads 2
NOTE:
Identify each lifter 1 and pad 2 position very
carefully so that they can be reinstalled in their
original place.
2. Check:
Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat → Inspect the
valve face, valve seat and valve seat
width.
Checking steps:
Pour a clean solvent 1 into the intake and
exhaust ports.
Check that the valve seals properly.
There should be no leakage at the valve
seat 2.
3. Remove:
Valve cotters
NOTE:
Attach a valve spring compressor 1 between
the valve spring retainer and the cylinder head
to remove the valve cotters.
Valve spring compressor:
YM-4019/90890-04019

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
INSPECTION
Valve
1. Measure:
Stem-to-guide clearance
Out of specification → Replace the valve
guide. Stem-to-guide clearance =
valve guide inside diameter
a –
valve stem diameter
b
Clearance (stem to guide):
Intake:
0.010 ~ 0.037 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0015 in)
: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Exhaust:
0.020 ~ 0.047 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0019 in)
: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
2. Replace:
Valve guide
Replacement steps:
NOTE:
To ease guide removal, installation and to
maintain correct fit heat the cylinder head in
an over to 100 °C (212 °F).
Remove the valve guide using a valve
guide remover 1.
Install the new valve guide using a valve
guide remover 1 and valve guide installer
2.
After installing the valve guide, bore the
valve guide using a valve guide reamer 3
to obtain proper stem-to-guide clearance.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Valve guide remover:
Intake: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
YM-4116/90890-04116
Exhaust: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
YM-4097/90890-04097
Valve guide installer:
Intake:
YM-4117/90890-04117
Exhaust:
YM-4098/90890-04098
Valve guide reamer:
Intake: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
YM-4118/90890-04118
Exhaust: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
YM-4099/90890-04099
NOTE:
After replacing the valve guide reface the
valve seat.
3. Inspect:
Valve face
Pitting/wear → Grind the face.
Valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than
the body of the stem → Replace.
4. Measure:
Margin thickness a
Out of specification → Replace.
Margin thickness:
Intake:
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
: 0.85 mm (0.033 in)
Exhaust:
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
: 0.85 mm (0.033 in)