2010 YAMAHA YZ85 tire type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7 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.
TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not 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. NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case. The engine
should never be operated with-
out the air filter element in-
stalled, otherwise the piston(s)
and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
[ECA10481]
9. Install the air filter case cover in the
original position as shown.
10. Install the seat.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
drive chain pullers are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
EAU23015
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10582
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain or wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on the entire
chain, making sure that all side
plates and rollers have been suffi-
ciently oiled.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
5. Alignment marks
54 3 2
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Secondary reduction ratio:
YZ85 47/14 (3.357) (ZAF)
YZ85 48/14 (3.428)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85LW 52/14 (3.714)
YZ85LWZ 52/14 (3.714)
YZ85Z 48/14 (3.428)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
27/11 (2.454)
2nd:
32/17 (1.882)
3rd:
26/17 (1.529)
4th:
22/17 (1.294)
5th:
26/23 (1.130)
6th:
25/25 (1.000)Chassis:Frame type:
Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
YZ85 26.30 °
YZ85LW 27.00 °
YZ85LWZ 27.00 °
YZ85Z 26.30 °Trail:
YZ85 88.0 mm (3.46 in)
YZ85LW 106.0 mm (4.17 in)
YZ85LWZ 106.0 mm (4.17 in)
YZ85Z 88.0 mm (3.46 in)
Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWZ 70/100-19 42M
YZ85Z 70/100-17 40M
Manufacturer/model:
YZ85 DUNLOP/D739FA (ZAF)
YZ85 DUNLOP/D756F
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85LW DUNLOP/D739FA (ZAF)
YZ85LW DUNLOP/D756F
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85LWZ DUNLOP/D756F
YZ85Z DUNLOP/D756FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
YZ85 90/100-14 49M
YZ85LW 90/100-16 52M
YZ85LWZ 90/100-16 52M
YZ85Z 90/100-14 49MManufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D756
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
YZ85 17x1.40
YZ85LW 19x1.40
YZ85LWZ 19x1.40
YZ85Z 17x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
YZ85 14x1.60
YZ85LW 16x1.85
YZ85LWZ 16x1.85
YZ85Z 14x1.60Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
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