2015 YAMAHA YZ85 ABS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS..............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................2-1
DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Handlebar switch ............................4-1
Clutch lever .....................................4-1
Shift pedal .......................................4-2
Brake lever ......................................4-2
Brake pedal .....................................4-3
Fuel tank cap ...................................4-3
Fuel ..................................................4-3
Fuel tank breather hose...................4-5
Fuel cock .........................................4-6
Starter (choke) knob ........................4-6
Kickstarter .......................................4-7
Seat .................................................4-7
Adjusting the front fork ....................4-8
Front fork bleeding ..........................4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....................................4-10
Removable sidestand ....................4-12 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine................... 6-1
Shifting............................................ 6-2
Engine break-in............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .................................. 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug................. 7-8
Transmission oil .............................. 7-9
Coolant ......................................... 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed......................................... 7-14
Adjusting the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-15
Tires .............................................. 7-15
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-19 Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-22
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .......................................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ................................ 7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension.... 7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-26
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering ................... 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-28
Front wheel ................................... 7-28
Rear wheel .................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-31
Troubleshooting charts ................. 7-32
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
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DESCRIPTION
3-1
3
EAU10411
Left view
12789
345 6
1. Radiator cap (page 7-10)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)
3. Fuel cock (page 4-6)
4. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut (page 4-10)
5. Air filter element (page 7-12)
6. Seat (page 4-7)
7. Shift pedal (page 4-2)
8. Throttle stop screw (page 7-14)
9. Starter (choke) knob (page 4-6)U1SN83E0.book Page 1 Monday, September 8, 2014 2:36 PM

DESCRIPTION
3-2
3
EAU10421
Right view
1
9
81011
6
7
5
2 3,4
1. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
screw (page 4-10)
2. Kickstarter (page 4-7)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-8)
4. Bleed screw (page 4-9)
5. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-8)
6. Spark plug cap (page 7-8)
7. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-9)
8. Coolant drain bolt (page 7-11) 9. Brake pedal (page 4-3)
10.Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-9)
11.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 4-10)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-10
4
EAU41335
Adjustin g the shock a bsorb er
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing nut, a rebound damping force ad-
justing screw and a compression
damping force adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum setting s.Spring preloa d
Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b). 
A special wrench can be ob-
tained at a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is
determined by measuring
distance A, shown in the illus-
tration. The longer distance A
is, the lower the spring pre-
load; the shorter distance A
is, the higher the spring pre-
load. With each complete
turn of the adjusting nut, dis-
tance A is changed by 1.5
mm (0.06 in). 3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque. NOTICE: Always
ti g hten the locknut ag ainst the
a d justin g nut, an d then ti ghten
the locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA10122]
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
1. Distance ASprin g preloa d:
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 218.5 mm (8.60 in)
Standard:YZ85/YZ85F Distance A = 215.0 mm (8.46 in)
Standard:YZ85LW/YZ85LWF
Distance A = 207.0 mm (8.15 in)
For Europe only: Distance A =
212.0 mm (8.35 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 202.5 mm (7.97 in)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-5
7
√ √
21 *Brakes Adjust lever position and pedal height.
Lubricate pivot points.
Check brake disk surface.
Check fluid level and for leakage.
Tighten brake disk bolts, caliper bolts, master cylinder
bolts and union bolts. √
Replace brake pads. √
Replace brake fluid. Every year√
22 *Front fork
Replace oil seals. Replace fork oil.
Clean dust seal and lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Adjust if necessary.
Check operation and for oil leakage.
√
√√√
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
After
break-in Every
race Every
third race Every
fifth race As
required
√
√
√
23 *Shock absorber assem-
bly Check operation and adjust.
Tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease
. √(After
washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-2
8d
eter gent resi due usin g plenty
of water, as it is harmful to plas-
tic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d using cloths or
spon ges which have been in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepa ge an d
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, an d switches),
b reather hoses an d vents.
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. 4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-2
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5th:1.130 (26/23)
6th: 1.000 (25/25)
Chassis:Frame type:Semi double cradle
Caster angle: YZ85 26.30 °
YZ85F 26.30 °
YZ85LW 26.00 °
YZ85LWF 26.00 °
Trail:
YZ85 88 mm (3.5 in)
YZ85F 88 mm (3.5 in)
YZ85LW 99 mm (3.9 in)
YZ85LWF 99 mm (3.9 in)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size:
YZ85 70/100-17 40M
YZ85F 70/100-17 40M
YZ85LW 70/100-19 42M
YZ85LWF 70/100-19 42M
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/MX51FRear tire:Type:
With tube Size:
YZ85 90/100-14 49M
YZ85F 90/100-14 49M
YZ85LW 90/100-16 52M
YZ85LWF 90/100-16 52M
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/MX51
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
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
YZ85F 17x1.40
YZ85LW 19x1.40
YZ85LWF 19x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
YZ85 14x1.60
YZ85F 14x1.60
YZ85LW 16x1.85
YZ85LWF 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 mm (10.8 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: YZ85 282 mm (11.1 in)
YZ85F 282 mm (11.1 in)
YZ85LW 287 mm (11.3 in)
YZ85LWF 287 mm (11.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
CDI
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 7-12BBrake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-24
Brake fluid, changing............................ 7-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 7-20
Brake lever.............................................. 4-2
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-19
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-25CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-24
Carburetor, adjusting............................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever............................................. 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-18
Coolant ................................................. 7-10DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-14
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm.......................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 4-8
Front fork, bleeding ................................ 4-9
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-26
Fuel ......................................................... 4-3 Fuel cock................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap.......................................... 4-3
HHandlebar switch ................................... 4-1IIdentification numbers ......................... 10-1KKickstarter .............................................. 4-7LLabels, location ...................................... 1-1MMatte color, caution ............................... 8-1
Model label........................................... 10-1PParking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations ......................................... 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 7-2RRear suspension, lubricating................ 7-25SSafety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-7
Shifting ................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-2
Shift pedal, checking ........................... 7-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-10
Sidestand ............................................. 4-12
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-8
Specifications......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob............................... 4-6
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .................................................. 6-1 Steering, checking ................................ 7-27
Storage ................................................... 8-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 7-28
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-26
TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-24
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 7-15
Tires ...................................................... 7-15
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-31
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 7-32VVehicle identification number ............... 10-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 7-27
Wheel (front).......................................... 7-28
Wheel (rear)........................................... 7-29
Wheels .................................................. 7-17
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