2015 YAMAHA YZ85 Owners Manual

DIC183
1SN-28199-83
YZ85/YZ85F
YZ85LW/YZ85LWF
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre-
mière utilisation du véhicule.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig
durch, bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen.
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

PRINTED IN JAPAN2014.09-0.4×1 CR (E,F,G)
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Original instructions
Notice originale
Originalbetriebsanleitung

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
YZ85/YZ85F
YZ85LW/YZ85LWF
1SN-28199-83-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZ85/YZ85F/YZ85LW/YZ85LWF. This model is the result of Yamaha’s
vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree
of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you
have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operatin g this motorcycle.
WARNING
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This motorcycle is d esigne d an d manufactured for off-road use only. It is ille gal to operate this motorcycle on any
pu blic street, roa d or hi ghway. Such use is prohi bite d b y law. This motorcycle complies with almost all state off-
hi ghway noise level an d spark arrester laws an d re gulations. Please check your local ri din g laws an d re gulations
b efore operatin g this motorcycle.AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your motorcycle. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the motorcycle.
 Never operate a motorcycle without proper training or instruction.
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INTRODUCTIONAN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This motorcycle is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this motorcycle, you should understand the instructions and warn-
ings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical abil-
ities, and judgment. Some children may not be able to operate a motorcycle safely. Parents should supervise their child’s
use of the motorcycle at all times. Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the ability
to operate the motorcycle safely.
Motorcycles are sin gle track vehicles. Their safe use an d operation are d ependent upon the use of proper ri din g
techniques as well as the expertise of the operator. Every operator shoul d know the followin g requirements b efore
ri din g this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and maintenance requirements in this Owner’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical service as indicated in this Owner’s Manual and/or when made necessary by mechanical
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messag es that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must be taken to avoi d d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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YZ85/YZ85F/YZ85LW/YZ85LWFOWNER’S MANUAL
©2014 by Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
1st e dition, Septem ber 2014
All ri ghts reserve d.
Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd .
is expressly prohi bite d.
Printe d in Japan.
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