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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23250
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)(
FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)(
SWE)
YZ85 1821 mm (71.7 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85W 1818 mm (71.6 in)
YZ85W1 1818 mm (71.6 in)
Overall width:
758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height:
YZ85 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85LW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85LWW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85W 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85W1 1161 mm (45.7 in)
Seat height:
YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85W 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85W1 864 mm (34.0 in)
Wheelbase:
YZ85 1255 mm (49.4 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)(
FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)(
SWE)
YZ85 1258 mm (49.5 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)YZ85LWW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85W 1255 mm (49.4 in)
YZ85W1 1255 mm (49.4 in)
Ground clearance:
YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85W 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85W1 351 mm (13.82 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
YZ85 71.0 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85LWW 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85W 71.0 kg (157 lb)
YZ85W1 71.0 kg (157 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
84.7 cm³ (5.17 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Compression ratio:
8.20 :1
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system:
PremixEngine oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 2-R
Transmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) or SAE10W30 type
SE motor oil
Oil change quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt) (0.44 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.54 L (0.57 US qt) (0.48 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal) (1.10 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
KEIHIN
Type × quantity:
PWK28 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR10EG
Spark plug gap:
0.5–0.6 mm (0.020–0.024 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
275.0 mm (10.83 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
YZ85 282.0 mm (11.10 in)
YZ85LW 287.0 mm (11.30 in)
YZ85LWW 287.0 mm (11.30 in)
YZ85W 282.0 mm (11.10 in)
YZ85W1 282.0 mm (11.10 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
CDI
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