2014 YAMAHA YZ450F service

OWNER’S SERVICE MANUALMANUEL D’ATELIER DU PROPRIETAIRE
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YZ450F(E) 2014
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
©2013 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
First edition, April 2013
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding.
TIP
The following symbols are not relevant to every vehicle.
SYMBOLDEFINITIONSYMBOLDEFINITION
Serviceable with engine mountedGear oil
Filling fluidMolybdenum disulfide oil
LubricantBrake fluid
Special toolWheel bearing grease
Tightening torqueLithium-soap-based grease
Wear limit, clearanceMolybdenum disulfide grease
Engine speedSilicone grease
Electrical dataLocking agent (LOCTITE®)
Engine oilReplace the part with a new one.
G
M
BF
B
T R..
LS
M
S
LT
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New

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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS............................................................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 1-4
IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................. 1-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................... 1-5
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................................................................... 1-5
MODEL LABEL........................................................................................... 1-5
FEATURES ....................................................................................................... 1-6
OUTLINE OF THE FI SYST EM .................................................................. 1-6
FI SYSTEM....................................... .......................................................... 1-7
INCLUDED PARTS .......................................................................................... 1-8
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................... 1-8
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-8
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-8
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR .. .................................................................... 1-8
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-8
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................................................................ 1-10
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL A ND DISASSEMBLY.......................... 1-10
REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................... 1-10
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ................................................... 1-11
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS .................................... 1-11
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ................................................................... 1-11
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................. 1-11
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................. 1-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......... .................................................................. 1-12
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................................................................................... 1-15
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-20
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-20
CLUTCH LEVER ................................................................................... ... 1-20
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-20
KICKSTARTER LEVER.......... .................................................................. 1-20
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-20
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-20
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-21
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-21
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-21

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
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BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
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Electrical parts handlingECA16620
NOTICE
Handle electrical components with special
care, and do not subject them to strong
shocks.
ECA16630
NOTICE
Electrical components are very sensitive to
and can be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, never touch the terminals and be
sure to keep the contacts clean.
Checking the electrical systemECA14371
NOTICE
Never insert the tester probes into the cou-
pler terminal slots. Always insert the probes
from the opposite end “a” of the coupler,
taking care not to loosen or damage the
leads.
ECA16640
NOTICE
For waterproof couplers, never insert the
tester probes directly into the coupler.
When performing any checks using a water
-
proof coupler, use the specified test har-
ness or a suitable commercially available
test harness.
Checking the connections
Check leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
• Lead
• Coupler
• ConnectorECA16780
NOTICE
• When disconnecting a coupler, release the
coupler lock, hold both sections of the
coupler, and then disconnect the coupler.
• There are many types of coupler locks;
therefore, be sure to check the type of cou
-
pler lock before disconnecting the cou-
pler.
a

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
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ECA16790
NOTICE
When disconnecting a connector, do not
pull the leads. Hold both sections of the
connector, and then disconnect the con
-
nector.
2. Check:
• Lead
• Coupler
• Connector
Moisture  Dry with compressed air.
Rust/stains  Connect and disconnect sev-
eral times.
3. Check:
• All connections
Loose connection  Connect properly.
TIP
• If the pin “1” on the terminal is flattened, bend
it up.
• After disassembling or assembling a coupler,
pull on the leads to make sure that they are in
-
stalled securely.
4. Connect:
• Lead
• Coupler
• Connector
TIP
• When connecting a coupler or a connector,
make sure that both terminals are connected
securely.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
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5. Check:
• No continuity
TIP
• If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
• When checking the wire harness, perform
steps (1) to (4).
• As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer
available at most part stores.
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 449 cm3
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 97.0  60.8 mm (3.82  2.39 in)
Compression ratio 12.50:1
Starting system Kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 Imp.gal)
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40, 
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended oil grade API service SG type or higher, 
JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement 0.69 L (0.73 US qt, 0.61 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter element replacement 0.67 L (0.71 US qt, 0.59 Imp.qt)
Oil filter
Oil filter type Paper
Oil pump
Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance Less than 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
Limit 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer-rotor 
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity (including all routes) 1.04 L (1.10 US qt, 0.92 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.57 L (0.60 US qt, 0.50 mp.qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure 108–137 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm2 15.7–19.9 psi)
Radiator core
Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)