TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 1-1
Location of important labels ........... 1-4
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 3-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 3-1
Clutch lever .................................... 3-1
Shift pedal ......................................3-1
Brake lever ..................................... 3-2
Brake pedal .................................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-3
Fuel ................................................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 3-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 3-5
Starter (choke) knob ....................... 3-6
Kickstarter ......................................3-6
Seat ................................................ 3-6
Adjusting the front fork ................... 3-7
Front fork bleeding ......................... 3-8
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ..................................... 3-9
Removable sidestand ................... 3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-8
Transmission oil ............................. 6-9
Coolant ........................................ 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-17
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-20Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-24
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-26
Front wheel .................................. 6-27
Rear wheel ................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-30
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Care ............................................... 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............ 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6 3. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing bolt and wash-
er.
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame.5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:The sponge material should be wet butnot dripping.
7. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
8. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case with the projection
facing upward, and then install the
washer and wing bolt.
1. Wing bolt
2. Washer
3. Sponge material
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Sponge material
2. Projection
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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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INDEX
AAccessories and replacement parts ..... 6-17
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-12BBrake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................. 3-2
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-14
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch lever............................................. 3-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-10DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-21
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-20EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-1
Engine stop button.................................. 3-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 3-7
Front fork, bleeding................................. 3-8
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel......................................................... 3-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 3-5Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-3
HHandlebar switch..................................... 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1KKickstarter ............................................... 3-6LLabels, location of ...................................1-4MModel label .............................................. 9-1PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-24SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-6
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-1
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-9
Sidestand .............................................. 3-12
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) knob................................ 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ................................................... 5-1
Steering, checking.................................6-25
Storage....................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-26Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Transmission oil ...................................... 6-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-30VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-26
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-27
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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