2010 YAMAHA YZ85 recommended oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU41842
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711]EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
EAU23142
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers Brake lever
Clutch lever
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or 4-
stroke engine oil
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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.
EAU23272
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
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. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1821 mm (71.7 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWZ 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85Z 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)
YZ85LWZ 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85Z 1161 mm (45.7 in)
Seat height:
YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWZ 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85Z 864 mm (34.0 in)
Wheelbase:
YZ85 1255 mm (49.4 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1258 mm (49.5 in) (ZAF)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWZ 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85Z 1255 mm (49.4 in)Ground clearance:
YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWZ 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85Z 351 mm (13.82 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
YZ85 71.0 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85LWZ 73.9 kg (163 lb)
YZ85Z 71.0 kg (157 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
84 cm³
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-RTransmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
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: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
Primary reduction ratio:
65/18 (3.611)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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)
YZ85LWZ 287.0 mm (11.30 in)
YZ85Z 282.0 mm (11.10 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
CDI
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