2010 YAMAHA YFZ450R weight

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7It is important when climbing a hill to make sure
that your weight is transferred forward on the ATV.
This can be accomplished by leaning forward and,
on steeper inclines, standing on the footrests and
leaning forward over the handlebars. Whenever
possible, ride straight up hills.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if
you cannot see clearly what is on the other side –
there could be another person, an obstacle, or a
sharp drop-off. Use common sense and remem-
ber that some hills are too steep for you to climb
or descend.
If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have
not properly judged your ability to make it to the
top, you should turn the ATV around while you still
have forward motion (provided you have the room
to do so) and go down the hill.
If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe
you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to
make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the
uphill side. Physically turn the ATV around and
then descend the hill. If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
rear brake, and apply the front brake gradually.
The ATV could easily tip over backwards. When
fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and
then lock the parking brake. Dismount the ATV im-
mediately on the uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount,
following the procedure described in the Owner’s
Manual.
WARNING! Stalling, rolling backwards
or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill
could result in ATV overturning. If you cannot
control the ATV, dismount immediately on the
uphill side.
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RIDING DOWNHILL
WARNING
EWB01132Going down a hill improperly could cause over-
turns or loss of control. Always follow proper
procedures for going down hills as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
 Always check the terrain carefully before you
start down any hill. 
Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. The ATV can
overturn more easily on extremely steep hills
than on level surfaces or small hills.
 Shift your weight backward and to the up
side of the hill.
 Never go down a hill at high speed.
 Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one
side. Go straight down the hill where possi-
ble.
 Improper braking can cause the wheels on
the uphill side to come off the ground or cau-
se loss of traction. Gradually apply only the
rear brake when going downhill.
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your
arms straight. Choose a low gear which will allow
the engine compression to do most of the braking
for you.
Use caution while descending a hill with loose or
slippery surfaces. Braking ability and traction may
be adversely affected by these surfaces. Improper
braking may also cause a loss of traction. Gradu-
ally apply only the rear brake.
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7Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight down-
hill. Avoid sharp angles which could allow the ATV
to tip or roll over. Carefully choose your path and
ride no faster than you will be able to react to ob-
stacles which may appear.
CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
EWB01633Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to
overturn.

Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
 Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
 Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
 Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
 Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill. Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
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7To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be developed. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting
such maneuvers, since both stability and control
are reduced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers
should always be avoided on extremely slippery
surfaces such as ice, since all control may be lost.
WHAT TO DO IF...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.
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WHAT TO DO...

If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footrest to the outside of the turn.
Position your weight over the front wheels for
better control. (See page 7-11.)
 If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off the throttle and/or
steer to the outside of the turn. (See page 7-11.)
 If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See page 7-20.)
 If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side
of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around.
If the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO NOT
USE THE REAR BRAKE – the ATV may tip over
on top of you. Dismount the ATV on the uphill
side. (See page 7-13.) 
If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See page 7-17.)
 If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving
water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let wa-
ter drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR
BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when you
come out of the water. Do not continue to ride
your ATV until you have regained adequate
braking ability. (See page 7-18.)
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85. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
clutch lever free play adjusting nut located to-
wards the center of the cable in direction (a),
and to decrease it, turn the nut in direction (b).
6. Tighten the locknut.
7. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
TIPIf the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-
scribed above or if the clutch does not operate
correctly, have a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
EBU26865Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground. 2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (clutch cable)
3. Rubber cover
1
2
3
(b)
(a)
Drive chain slack:25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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EBU25962
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:1795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall width: 1240 mm (48.8 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1270 mm (50.0 in)
Ground clearance:
235 mm (9.3 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3600 mm (142 in)Weight:Curb weight:
184.0 kg (406 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YFZ450RF 85.9 dB(A)@3750 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFZ450RSF 85.9 dB(A)@3750 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
A-weighted sound power level: YFZ450RF 99.0 dB(A)@3750 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFZ450RSF 99.0 dB(A)@3750 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): YFZ450RF Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFZ450RSF Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR) Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFZ450RF Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFZ450RSF Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement:
449 cm³
Bore × stroke:
95.0 × 63.4 mm (3.74 × 2.50 in)
Compression ratio: 11.8 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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Operation:Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:35/14 (2.500)
2nd: 30/15 (2.000)
3rd:
31/19 (1.632)
4th: 28/21 (1.333)
5th: 23/21 (1.095)Chassis:Frame type:Aluminum die-cast and steel tube frame
Caster angle: 5.0 °
Trail:
21.0 mm (0.83 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
AT21 x 7R10
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MS21Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: AT20 x 10R9 Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MS22
Loading:Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear: 35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Minimum: Front:32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear: 32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 10 x 5.5ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
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