2011 YAMAHA YZ85 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Clutch lever .................................... 4-1
Shift pedal ......................................4-1
Brake lever ..................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-2
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-5
Starter (choke) knob ....................... 4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-6
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Adjusting the front fork ................... 4-7
Front fork bleeding ......................... 4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ..................................... 4-9
Removable sidestand ................... 4-12FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-8
Transmission oil ............................. 7-9
Coolant ........................................ 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-17
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-18Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-21
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ....... 7-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-25
Checking the front fork ................. 7-25
Checking the steering .................. 7-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-26
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-27
Front wheel .................................. 7-27
Rear wheel ................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-30
Troubleshooting charts ................. 7-31
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTSStorage ...........................................8-3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION...........10-1
Identification numbers ..................10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-1
1
EAU50480
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Canada
1,2,3
4
5
6,7
8
9
10
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1For Canada
Use premium unleaded
gasoline / oil premix only.
3XJ-2415E-A1
Utiliser de préférence un mélangehuile/super sans plomb.
3XJ-2415E-B1
4SR-2416E-00
3JK-82377-00
This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
WARNING
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER. You increase
your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger.NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC
ROADS. You can collide with another vehicle if
you operate this vehicle on a public road.ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE
HELMET, eye protection, and protective clothing.
EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY.
5PA-2118K-00
2
4
6 1
3
5
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1 For Canada
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES
ETIQUETTES AVANT D’UTILISER CE VEHICULE.
NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER. La conduite avecpassager augmente les risques de perte de contrôle.
NE JAMAIS ROULER SUR DES CHEMINS PUBLICS.Vous pourriez entrer en collision avec un autre véhicule
.
TOUJOURS PORTER UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTEAPPROUVE, des lunettes et des vêtements de protection.EXCLUSIVEMENT POUR L’USAGE D’UN CONDUCTEUR
EXPERIMENTE.
5PA-2118K-10
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.FRONT
REAR: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
TIRE INFORMATION
La pression des pneus à froid doit normalement
être réglée comme suit.
AVANTARRIERE
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-B0
INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS
CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
8
10 7
9
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1-4
1For Europe
1
2
3
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1 For Europe
5PG-2816R-00
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi 100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
4AA-22259-40
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPANYAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
2 1
3
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Read the Owner’s manual.
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause
an explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when
the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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