2007 YAMAHA YZ85 steering wheel

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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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
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Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-20, 6-21
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary.6-15, 6-17
Shift pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary.6-23
Brake pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.6-23
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play. 6-25
Front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber assemblyCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. 3-7, 3-8, 3-9, 6-24
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Moving parts and cablesCheck that the control cables move smoothly.
Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.
Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.6-22, 6-23, 6-24, 6-24
Exhaust systemCheck that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks.
Check for leakage.—
Ignition systemCheck that all leads and cables are properly connected. 6-8 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-6
6
EAU42010
NOTE:

Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
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√ 24*Drive chain roller and
support guideReplace if necessary. Check for wear or damage.
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25*Rear suspensionCheck operation and tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-inEvery
raceEvery
third raceEvery
fifth raceAs
required
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√ 26*Steering headCheck operation, free play, and tighten if necessary.
Clean and lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Replace bearings.
27*Tires and wheelsCheck tire air pressure, wheel runout, spokes for
looseness, and tires for wear.
Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary.
Check wheel bearings for looseness.
Lubricate wheel bearings with lithium-soap-based
grease.
Replace wheel bearings.
28*Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.
29*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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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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