2011 YAMAHA WR 450F relay

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SWINGARM
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Install:
• Bushing "1"
• Thrust bearing "2"
• Oil seal "3"
•Collar "4"
To swingarm "5"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bushings, thrust bear-
ings, oil seal lips and contact surfaces
of the collar and thrust bearing.
2. Install:
•Collar "1"
• Washer "2"
To relay arm "3".
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the collars and oil seal lips.
3. Install:
•Collar "1"
To connecting rod "2".
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the collar and oil seal lips.
4. Install:
• Connecting rod "1"
• Bolt (connecting rod) "2"
• Washer "3"
• Nut (connecting rod) "4"
To relay arm "5".
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
5. Install:
• Relay arm"1"
• Bolt (relay arm) "2"
• Washer "3"
• Nut (relay arm) "4"
To swingarm.
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt circumference
and threaded portion.
• Do not tighten the nut yet.
6. Install:
• Swingarm "1"
• Pivot shaft "2"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the pivot shaft.
• Insert the pivot shaft from right side.
7. Check:
• Swingarm side play "a"
Free play exists→Replace thrust
bearing.
• Swingarm up and down move-
ment "b"
Unsmooth movement/binding/
rough spots →Grease or replace
bearings, bushings and collars.
8. Install:
• Bolt (connecting rod) "1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (connecting rod) "3"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
• Do not tighten the nut yet.
9. Install:
• Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm) "1"
• Nut (rear shock absorber-relay
arm) "2"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
Nut (connecting rod):
80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58
ft•lb)
Pivot shaft:
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61
ft•lb)
Nut (rear shock absorb-
er-relay arm):
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38
ft•lb)

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SWINGARM
10. Tighten:
• Nut (connecting rod) "1"
11. Tighten:
• Nut (relay arm) "1"
12. Install:
•Cap "1"
Install the right cap with its mark "a"
facing forward.
13. Install:
• Bolt (lower chain tensioner) "1"
• Washer "2"
•Collar "3"
• Lower chain tensioner "4"
• Nut (lower chain tensioner) "5"14. Install:
• Drive chain support "1"
• Drive chain support cover "2"
• Bolt {drive chain support [L = 50
mm (1.97 in)]} "3"
• Nut (drive chain support) "4"
• Bolt {drive chain support cover[L
= 10 mm (0.39 in)]} "5" Nut (connecting rod):
80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58
ft•lb)
Nut (relay arm):
70 Nm (7.0 m•kg, 50
ft•lb)
Nut (lower chain tension-
er):
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11
ft•lb)
Nut (drive chain sup-
port):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)
Bolt (drive chain support
cover):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and side cover Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
Silencer Refer to "REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant.Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off valve-air filter case) Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Cylinder head breather hose Disconnect at the air filter case side.
BatteryRefer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Disconnect the starter relay coupler.
Starter motor lead Disconnect at the starter relay side.
1 Locking tie 4

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2 Taillight coupler 1
3 CDI unit coupler 3
4 Plastic band 1
5 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
6Rear frame 1
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1 Hold the swingarm.
8 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
9 Rear shock absorber 1
10 Locknut 1 Only loosening.
11 Adjuster 1 Only loosening.
12 Lower spring guide 1
13 Upper spring guide 1
14 Spring (rear shock absorber) 1
15 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section. Order Part name Q'ty Remarks

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2. Install:
• Stopper ring (upper bearing) "1"
After installing the stopper ring, push
back the bearing until it contacts the
stopper ring.
3. Install:
• Lower bearing "1"
Install the bearing by pressing it on
the side having the manufacture's
marks or numbers.
INSTALLING THE SPRING (REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER)
1. Install:
• Spring "1"
• Upper spring guide "2"
• Lower spring guide "3"
2. Tighten:
•Adjuster "1"3. Adjust:
• Spring length (installed)
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SPRING PRELOAD" section in
the CHAPTER 3.
4. Tighten:
• Locknut "1"
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Install:
• Dust seal "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Collar "3"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the dust seal lips and col-
lars.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the O-rings.
2. Install:
• Bushing "1"
• Collar "2"
• Dust seal "3"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bearing and dust seal
lips.
• Install the dust seals with their lips
facing inward.
3. Install:
• Rear shock absorber4. Install:
• Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame)
"1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (rear shock absorber-frame)
"3"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
5. Install:
• Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)"1"
• Nut (rear shock absorber-relay
arm) "2"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
6. Install:
• Rear frame "1"
• Bolt [rear frame (upper)] "2"
• Bolt [rear frame (lower)] "3" Installed depth of the
bearing "a":
4 mm (0.16 in)
Nut (rear shock absorb-
er-frame):
56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40
ft•lb)
Nut (rear shock absorb-
er-relay arm):
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38
ft•lb)
Bolt [rear frame (upper)]:
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27
ft•lb)
Bolt [rear frame (lower)]:
32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23
ft•lb)

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of Yamaha motorcycles
(e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowledge and skill concerning servicing are request-
ed not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1. Headlight
2. Multi-function display
3. Engine stop switch
4. Clutch switch
5. Diode
6. Starter relay diode
7. Throttle position sensor
8. Starter relay9. Fuse
10. Starting circuit cut-off relay
11. CDI unit
12. Taillight
13. Neutral switch
14. Starter motor
15. AC magneto
16. Rectifier/regulator17. Ignition coil
18. Spark plug
19. Start switch
20. Main switch
21. Speed sensor
22. Battery
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
1. Headlight
2. Multi-function display
3. Engine stop switch
4. Clutch switch
5. Diode
6. Starter relay diode
7. Throttle position sensor
8. Starter relay
9. Fuse
10. Starting circuit cut-off relay
11. CDI unit
12. Taillight
13. Neutral switch
14. Starter motor
15. AC magneto
16. Rectifier/regulator
17. Ignition coil
18. Spark plug
19. Start switch
20. Main switch
21. Speed sensor
22. Battery
*1: For USA, CDN and EUROPE
*2: For AUS, NZ and ZACOLOR CODE
BBlack
Br Brown
Ch Chocolate
Dg Dark green
GGreen
Gy Gray
LBlue
O Orange
RRed
Sb Sky blue
WWhite
YYellow
B/L Black/Blue
B/W Black/White
L/B Blue/Black
L/R Blue/Red
L/Y Blue/Yellow
L/W Blue/White
R/B Red/Black
R/W Red/White

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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
3. Inspect:
• Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification→Replace.
4. Inspect:
• Sealed portion of ignition coil "a"
• Spark plug terminal pin "b"
• Threaded portion of spark plug "c"
Wear →Replace.
CHECKING THE AC MAGNETO
1. Inspect:
• Pickup coil resistance
Out of specification→Replace.CHECKING THE NEUTRAL
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Neutral switch conduction
Not conductive while it is in neutral→
Replace.
Conductive while it is engaged→Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to "Ω
× 1".
CHECKING THE CDI UNIT
Check all electrical components. If no
fault is found, replace the CDI unit.
Then check the electrical compo-
nents again.
ELECTRIC STARTING
SYSTEM
STARTING CIRCUIT CUT-OFF
SYSTEM OPERATION
If the main switch is set to "ON", the
starter motor can only operate if at
least one of the following conditions is
met:
• The transmission is in neutral (the
neutral switch is closed).
• The clutch lever is pulled to the han-
dlebar (the clutch switch is closed).
The starting circuit cut-off relay pre-
vents the starter motor from operating
when neither of these conditions has
been met. In this instance, the start-
ing circuit cut-off relay is open so cur-
rent cannot reach the starter motor.
When at least one of the above con-
ditions has been met the starting cir-
cuit cut-off relay is closed and the
engine can be started by pressing the
start switch.
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN
NEUTRAL
WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
PULLED TO THE HANDLEBAR1. Battery
2. Main fuse
3. Main switch
4. Starting circuit cut-off relay
5. Start switch
6. Diode
7. Clutch switch
8. Neutral switch
9. Starter relay
10. Starter motor Tester (+) lead→Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Spark plug termi-
nal "2"
Secondary
coil resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
4.6–6.8
kΩat 20 °C
(68 °F) kΩ × 1
Tester (+) lead→Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→White lead "2"
Pickup coil
resistanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
248–372 Ω
at 20 °C (68
°F) Ω × 100
Tester (+) lead→Sky blue lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Ground "2"
Result
Conductive (while gear
is in neutral)