PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-16
7Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride.
NOTICE
ECA15580
Be sure the bead stoppers are
tightened. Loose bead stoppers
will cause the tire to slip off the
rim if tire pressure is too low.
Be sure the valve stem is posi-
tioned straight. A tilted valve
stem indicates that the tire has
slipped from its original posi-
tion on the rim. Rotate the tire
so that the valve stem is posi-
tioned straight.
If the center tread depth reaches the
specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Standard tire air pressure:
Fr o nt :
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and 
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Front tire:
Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85A 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWA 70/100-19 42M
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)
YZ85A DUNLOP/D756F
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)
YZ85LWA DUNLOP/D756F
Rear tire:
Size:
YZ85 90/100-14 49M
YZ85A 90/100-14 49M
YZ85LW 90/100-16 52M
YZ85LWA 90/100-16 52M
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D756
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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)
YZ85A 48/14 (3.428)
YZ85LW 52/14 (3.714)
YZ85LWA 52/14 (3.714)
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 °
YZ85A 26.30 °
YZ85LW 26.90 °
YZ85LWA 26.90 °Trail:
YZ85 88.0 mm (3.46 in)
YZ85A 88.0 mm (3.46 in)
YZ85LW 105.5 mm (4.15 in)
YZ85LWA 105.5 mm (4.15 in)
Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85A 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWA 70/100-19 42M
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)
YZ85A DUNLOP/D756F
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)
YZ85LWA DUNLOP/D756FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
YZ85 90/100-14 49M
YZ85A 90/100-14 49M
YZ85LW 90/100-16 52M
YZ85LWA 90/100-16 52MManufacturer/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
YZ85A 17x1.40
YZ85LW 19x1.40
YZ85LWA 19x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
YZ85 14x1.60
YZ85A 14x1.60
YZ85LW 16x1.85
YZ85LWA 16x1.85Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
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