2007 YAMAHA YZ450F wheel

SPEC
2 - 14 Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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 113 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
2 - 15
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 21 2.1 15
Under bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 21 2.1 15
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) M10 × 1.25 2 34 3.4 24
Steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and damper assembly M51 × 1.5 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and adjuster M22 × 1.25 2 55 5.5 40
Damper assembly and base valve M42 × 1.5 2 29 2.9 21
Adjuster and damper assembly M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Bleed screw (front fork) and base valve M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and protector M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
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 (nut) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder mounting M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
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
Cable guide (front brake hose) and under bracket M6 × 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 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 21 2.1 15
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
Footrest bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 4 55 5.5 40
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

SPEC
2 - 16
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M8 × 1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Nipple (spoke)—72 3 0.3 2.2
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Protector and rear brake caliper M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Engine mounting:
Engine upper bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 4 55 5.5 40
Engine lower bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Engine guard M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Engine skid plate mounting M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
CDI unit bracket mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Cable guide and CDI unit bracket M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Cable guide and frame M5 × 0.8 1 5 0.5 3.6
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 70 7.0 50
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame and frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 32 3.2 23
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 2 0.2 1.4
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Drive chain tensioner mounting (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Drive chain tensioner mounting (lower) M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Chain support and swingarm M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank mounting boss and frame M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Fuel tank mounting M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Fuel tank and fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Side cover mounting M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and radiator panel (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Front fender mounting M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 16 1.6 11
Number plate M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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
LubeMolybdenum disulfide
grease
Replace spring seat Every one year
Retighten
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspect
SWINGARM
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
Inspect, lube and retighten
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
Inspect, lube and retighten
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 playItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)As re-
quiredRemarks

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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.1-13
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and oil
line for leakage.P.3-13 ~ 17
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-9 ~ 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.3-24 ~ 30
ChainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-31 ~ 33
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-41 ~ 42
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-42 ~ 44
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-33 ~ 40
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.3-31
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-45
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-18
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI 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 ~ 21

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
3. Inspect:
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section. Install the pad pin plug 0.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m  kg, 2.2 ft  lb)
EC366060
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
1. Inspect:
Brake pad thickness a
Out of specification → Replace as a set.
2. Replace:
Brake pad
Brake pad thickness
a:
Standard
6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad replacement steps:
Remove the protector 1 and pad pin plug
2.
Loosen the pad pin 3.
Remove the rear wheel 4 and caliper 5.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Remove the pad pin 6 and brake pads 7.
Connect the transparent hose 8 to the
bleed screw 9 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the cali-
per piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m  kg, 4.3 ft  lb)
Install the brake pad 0 and pad pin A.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the caliper B and rear wheel C.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
Tighten the pad pin D.
T R..
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m  kg, 13 ft  lb)
Install the pad pin plug E and protector
F.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m  kg, 2.2 ft  lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)

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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
4. Check:
Drive chain stiffness a
Clean and oil the chain and hold as illus-
trated.
Stiff → Replace drive chain.
5. Install:
Drive chain 1
Joint 2
Master link clip 3
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
aTurning direction
New
6. Lubricate:
Drive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or
suitable chain lubricants
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Drive chain slack a
Above the seal guard installation bolt.
Out of specification → Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
48 ~ 58 mm (1.9 ~ 2.3 in)