2015 YAMAHA YZ450F Owners Manual

CLEANING AND STORAGE
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EAS1SL5050
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EAS1SL5051CLEANING
Frequent cleaning of your vehicle will enhance
its appearance, maintain performance, and ex-
tend the life of parts.
1. Before cleaning, block the silencer outlet to
prevent water from entering. A plastic bag
secured with a rubber band may be used for
this purpose.
2. If the engine is contaminated with oil, apply
some degreaser to it with a brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the drive chain, the
sprockets, or the wheel axles.
3. Hose off dirt. Use only enough water pres-
sure to do the job.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not use high-pressure washers or steam
cleaners. Otherwise, these may cause a fail-
ure because of the entry of water.
4. After hosing off the dirt, wash all surfaces
with a mild detergent and warm water. Use
a toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach places.
5. Rinse the detergent with clean water, and
dry the surfaces with a soft towel or a cloth.
6. Immediately after cleaning, remove any wa-
ter from the drive chain with a paper towel,
and lubricate it to prevent rust.
7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
8. Automotive wax may be applied to all paint-
ed or chromed surfaces. Avoid using such
wax as contains abrasives, because it may
scratch surfaces.
9. After completing the above, start the engine
and allow it to warm up for several minutes.
EAS1SL5052STORAGE
If your vehicle is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be tak-
en to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the ve-
hicle thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a spoonful of
engine oil (SAE 10W-40) into the spark plug
hole, and reinstall the plug. With the engine
stop switch pushed in, by pushing down the
kickstarter lever, crank the engine to coat
the cylinder walls with oil.3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thoroughly
with solvent, and lubricate it Reinstall the
drive chain or store it in a plastic bag tied to
the frame.
4. Lubricate all cables.
5. Lift up the frame of the vehicle to keep the
wheels off the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the muffler outlet to
prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the vehicle is to be stored in a place that is
humid or exposed to the sea breeze, apply a
light coat of oil to metal surfaces. Do not ap-
ply oil to the seat or rubber parts.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before the vehicle
is stored.

CLEANING AND STORAGE
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 2-1
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 2-2
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 2-8
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 2-12
TIGHTENING TORQUES............................................................................... 2-13
GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 2-13
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES .......................................................... 2-14
CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................................................ 2-18
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES..................................... 2-21
ENGINE .................................................................................................... 2-21
CHASSIS .................................................................................................. 2-23
LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS..................................... 2-25
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ..................................................................... 2-25
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM........................................................................ 2-33

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS1SL5053
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Model 1SL5 (USA) (CAN)
1SL6 (EUR)
1SL7 (JPN)
1SL8 (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Dimensions
Overall length 2175 mm (85.6 in) (USA) (CAN)
2180 mm (85.8 in) (EUR) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL)
(ZAF)
Overall width 825 mm (32.5 in)
Overall height 1290 mm (50.8 in) (USA) (CAN)
1280 mm (50.4 in) (EUR) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL)
(ZAF)
Seat height 975 mm (38.4 in) (USA) (CAN)
965 mm (38.0 in) (EUR) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL)
(ZAF)
Wheelbase 1480 mm (58.3 in)
Ground clearance 335 mm (13.2 in) (USA) (CAN) (EUR)
330 mm (13.0 in) (JPN) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Weight
Curb weight 112 kg (247 lb)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS1SL5054
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 450 cm
3
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 97.0  60.8 mm (3.8  2.4 in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
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/cm
2, 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)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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Cylinder head
Volume 25.98–26.78 cm3 (1.59–1.63 cu.in)
Warpage limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Camshaft
Drive system Chain drive (left)
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000–22.021 mm (0.8661–0.8670 in)
Camshaft journal diameter 21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–0.8650 in)
Camshaft-journal-to-camshaft-cap clearance 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in)
Camshaft lobe dimensions
Intake A 37.730–37.830 mm (1.4854–1.4894 in)
Limit 37.630 mm (1.4815 in)
Intake B 27.950–28.050 mm (1.1004–1.1043 in)
Limit 27.850 mm (1.0965 in)
Exhaust A 33.540–33.640 mm (1.3205–1.3244 in)
Limit 33.440 mm (1.3165 in)
Exhaust B 24.769–24.869 mm (0.9752–0.9791 in)
Limit 24.669 mm (0.9712 in)
Camshaft runout limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Timing chain
Tensioning system Automatic
Valve, valve seat, valve guide
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake 0.13–0.20 mm (0.0051–0.0079 in)
Exhaust 0.20–0.25 mm (0.0079–0.0098 in)
Valve dimensions
Valve head diameter A (intake) 36.90–37.10 mm (1.4528–1.4606 in)
Valve head diameter A (exhaust) 30.40–30.60 mm (1.1968–1.2047 in)
Valve face width B (intake) 1.697 mm (0.0668 in)
Valve face width B (exhaust) 1.768 mm (0.0696 in)
A
B
A
B

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-4
Valve seat width C (intake) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve margin thickness D (intake) 1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
Valve margin thickness D (exhaust) 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Valve stem diameter (intake) 5.475–5.490 mm (0.2156–0.2161 in)
Limit 5.445 mm (0.2144 in)
Valve stem diameter (exhaust) 5.465–5.480 mm (0.2152–0.2157 in)
Limit 5.435 mm (0.2140 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (intake) 5.500–5.512 mm (0.2165–0.2170 in)
Limit 5.550 mm (0.2185 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (exhaust) 5.500–5.512 mm (0.2165–0.2170 in)
Limit 5.550 mm (0.2185 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (intake) 0.010–0.037 mm (0.0004–0.0015 in)
Limit 0.080 mm (0.0032 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (exhaust) 0.020–0.047 mm (0.0008–0.0019 in)
Limit 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
Valve stem runout 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Valve spring
Free length (intake) 40.76 mm (1.60 in)
Limit 39.76 mm (1.57 in)
Free length (exhaust) 37.01 mm (1.46 in)
Limit 36.01 mm (1.42 in)
Installed length (intake) 34.78 mm (1.37 in)
Installed length (exhaust) 30.83 mm (1.21 in)
Spring rate K1 (intake) 31.90 N/mm (3.25 kgf/mm, 182.15 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (intake) 41.37 N/mm (4.22 kgf/mm, 236.22 lbf/in)
Spring rate K1 (exhaust) 21.46 N/mm (2.19 kgf/mm, 122.54 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (exhaust) 27.84 N/mm (2.84 kgf/mm, 158.97 lbf/in)
Installed compression spring force (intake) 178.00–204.00 N (18.15–20.80 kgf,
40.01–45.86 lbf)
Installed compression spring force (exhaust) 124.00–142.00 N (12.64–14.48 kgf,
27.88–31.92 lbf)
Spring tilt (intake) 2.5 °/1.8 mm (2.5 °/0.07 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust) 2.5 °/1.6 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
C
D

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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Winding direction (intake) Clockwise
Winding direction (exhaust) Clockwise
Cylinder
Bore 97.000–97.010 mm (3.8189–3.8193 in)
Taper limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Out of round limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Piston
Piston-to-cylinder clearance 0.030–0.055 mm (0.0012–0.0022 in)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Diameter D 96.955–96.970 mm (3.8171–3.8177 in)
Height H 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
Offset 0.00 mm (0.0000 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter 18.004–18.015 mm (0.7088–0.7093 in)
Limit 18.045 mm (0.7104 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 17.991–18.000 mm (0.7083–0.7087 in)
Limit 17.971 mm (0.7075 in)
Piston ring
Top ring
Ring type Barrel
Dimensions (B  T) 1.00  3.30 mm (0.04  0.13 in)
End gap (installed) 0.20–0.30 mm (0.0079–0.0118 in)
Limit 0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
Ring side clearance 0.015–0.065 mm (0.0006–0.0026 in)
Limit 0.120 mm (0.0047 in)
2nd ring
Ring type Taper
Dimensions (B  T) 1.00  3.10 mm (0.04  0.12 in)
End gap (installed) 0.35–0.50 mm (0.0138–0.0197 in)
Limit 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Ring side clearance 0.020–0.060 mm (0.0008–0.0024 in)
Limit 0.120 mm (0.0047 in)
H
D
T
B
B
T