INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-6
4ON
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
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Starter (choke) knob Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Kickstarter To start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully. This model is equipped with a pri-
mary kickstarter, allowing the engine to
be started in any gear if the clutch is
disengaged. However, shifting the
transmission into the neutral position
before starting is recommended.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
1. Starter (choke) knob
1. Kickstarter lever
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Engine break-in
WARNING
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.1. Before starting the engine, fill thefuel tank with a break-in oil-fuel
mixture as follows.
2. Start and warm up the engine. Check the operation of the controls
and the engine stop button. (See
page 4-1.)
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
the engine and check the spark plug condition (see page 7-8); it
will show a rich condition during
break-in.
4. Allow the engine to cool. Restart the engine and operate the motor-
cycle as in the step above for five
minutes. Then, very briefly shift to
the higher gears and check the
full-throttle response. Stop the en-
gine and check the spark plug.
5. After again allowing the engine to cool, restart and run the motorcy-
cle for five more minutes. Full
throttle and the higher gears may
be used, but sustained full-throttle
operation should be avoided. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug again.
6. Allow the engine to cool, remove the cylinder head and cylinder, and
inspect the piston and cylinder.
Remove any high spots on the pis-
ton with #600-grit wet sandpaper.
Clean all components and careful-
ly reassemble the cylinder head
and cylinder.
7. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the fuel tank and refill with the
specified mix. (See page 4-3.) 8. Start the engine and check the op-
eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug condition. Restart the motor-
cycle and ride it for about 10 to 15
more minutes. The motorcycle will
now be ready to ride normally.
After the engine break-in period, thor-
oughly check the motorcycle for loose
parts, oil leakage and any other prob-
lems. Be sure to inspect and make ad-
justments thoroughly, especially cable
and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
NOTICE
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●
When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
Cylinder or crankshaft:
About one hour of break-in op-
eration is necessary.
Piston, rings or transmission
gears:
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil: See page 9-1.
Mixing ratio (gasoline to oil): 15:1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-17
7
WARNING
EWA14390
●
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
●
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
●
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
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Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10610
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage and the spokes for
looseness or damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
●
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire:Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85D 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWD 70/100-19 42M
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D756F
Rear tire: Size:
YZ85 90/100-14 49M
YZ85D 90/100-14 49M
YZ85LW 90/100-16 52M
YZ85LWD 90/100-16 52M
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D756
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SPECIFICATIONS
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9
Dimensions:Overall length:YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in)
YZ85D 1818 mm (71.6 in)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWD 1903 mm (74.9 in)
Overall width:
758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height: YZ85 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85D 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85LW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85LWD 1205 mm (47.4 in)
Seat height: YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85D 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWD 904 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase:
YZ85 1255 mm (49.4 in)
YZ85D 1255 mm (49.4 in)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWD 1286 mm (50.6 in)
Ground clearance: YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85D 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWD 393 mm (15.47 in)Weight:Curb weight:
YZ85 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85D 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73 kg (161 lb)
YZ85LWD 73 kg (161 lb)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
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 2RTransmission 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 ratio:
3.611 (65/18)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: YZ85 3.428 (48/14)
YZ85D 3.428 (48/14)
YZ85LW 3.714 (52/14)
YZ85LWD 3.714 (52/14)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:2.454 (27/11)
2nd: 1.882 (32/17)
3rd:
1.529 (26/17)
4th: 1.294 (22/17)
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification num-
ber and model label information in the
spaces provided below for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.TIPThe vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
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Model label
The model label is affixed to the loca-
tion shown. Record the information on
this label in the space provided. This in-
formation will be needed when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Vehicle identification number
1. Model label
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