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75. 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 theair filter element frame.
8. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter element seat.
9. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case with the projection
facing upward, and then install the
wing bolt and its washer. 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]
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the
washer with its curved side fac-
ing outward as shown.
[ECA16691]
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
1 2
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil1. Air filter element seat
1
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
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7gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to 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. 4. Make sure that the drive chain pull-
ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23016
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
ECA10583
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from thedrive 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
5 4
32
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-2
9
5th:1.130 (26/23)
6th: 1.000 (25/25)
Chassis:Frame type:Semi double cradle
Caster angle: YZ85 26.30 °
YZ85D 26.30 °
YZ85LW 26.90 °
YZ85LWD 26.90 °
Trail:
YZ85 88 mm (3.5 in)
YZ85D 88 mm (3.5 in)
YZ85LW 105 mm (4.2 in)
YZ85LWD 105 mm (4.2 in)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85D 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWD 70/100-19 42M
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D756FRear tire:Type:
With tube 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
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
YZ85D 17x1.40
YZ85LW 19x1.40
YZ85LWD 19x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
YZ85 14x1.60
YZ85D 14x1.60
YZ85LW 16x1.85
YZ85LWD 16x1.85Front brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
275.0 mm (10.83 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: YZ85 282.0 mm (11.10 in)
YZ85D 282.0 mm (11.10 in)
YZ85LW 287.0 mm (11.30 in)
YZ85LWD 287.0 mm (11.30 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
CDI
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