2016 YAMAHA WR 450F coolant

DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
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Designs and specifications of the vehicle are subject to change without notice. Therefore, please
note that the descriptions in this manual may be different from those for the vehicle you have pur-
chased.1. Clutch lever 12. Headlight
2. Multi-function display 13. Radiator
3. Front brake lever 14. Coolant drain bolt
4. Throttle grip 15. Rear brake pedal
5. Start switch 16. Air filter
6. Radiator cap 17. Drive chain
7. Fuel tank cap 18. Shift pedal
8. Engine stop switch 19. Oil level check window
9. Taillight 20. Starter knob/idle screw
10. Fuel tank 21. Front fork
11. Kickstarter lever
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EAS2GC1020PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DIS-
ASSEMBLY
1. Before the jobs, completely remove mud, dust, and the like in order to prevent the en-
try of them into the inside during the jobs.
• Before cleaning with high-pressure water of washers, cover the following parts.
Air duct
Silencer exhaust port
Drain hole on the cylinder head (right side)
Hole under the water pump housing
2. Use proper special tools and equipment. See “SPECIAL TOOLS”.
3. During disassembly, check and measure the required parts, and make a record of them
so that you may refer to the record when in-
stalling them. Moreover, arrange gears, cyl-
inders, pistons, and other parts for each
section so as not to confuse or lose them. 4. During disassembly, clean each of the parts,
and store them in trays for each section.
5. Flammable. Keep servicing areas away from any source of fire.
6. During servicing, take special care not to re-
ceive an injury or a burn on the engine, the
exhaust pipe, the silencer, or the like.
7. If coolant is left adhered to the chassis, paint
and plating will be damaged. Therefore,
rinse it out with water in good time.
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WARNING
Coolant is potentially harmful and should
be handled with special care.
• If it enters your eyes, wash it away with wa-ter enough and then get medical attention
• If it splashes on your skin or clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soapy water.
• If it is swallowed, immediately induce vom-
iting and get medical attention.
EAS2GC1021REPLACEMENT PARTS
Make sure that the parts and grease or oil to be
used for repair of the vehicle, including periodic
replacement parts, are new YAMAHA genuine
parts and recommended parts.
Do not use any used parts, because these may
not be genuine though they have similar ap-
pearances or because the quality may be
changed by aging.

MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
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MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
After a break-in, perform careful maintenance
to get ready for the next practice or race.
Refer to “PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” on page 3-9.
EAS2GC1056MAJOR MAINTENANCE
1. For the engine• Leaks around the engineCheck for pressure l eaks from the cylinder
head or the cylinder, oil leaks from the
crankcase or the case cover, leaks from the
coolant system, and other leaks.
• Check that the valve, the cylinder head, the cylinder, the piston, and the piston ring fit
one another, and that contact between the
valve and the cylinder head, and that be-
tween the cylinder and the piston are cor-
rect.
• Engine oil change Drain the oil, and check for dirt and foreign
materials such as metal chips. (If any foreign
material is mixed, disassemble and check
the crankcase.)
Pour the specified amount of the recom-
mended oil.
• AC magneto
Check for looseness in mounted areas of
the rotor and the stator.
Check that the connector is not being dis-
connected.
• Silencer Check the main body and stay for cracks.
Check for leaks.
• Mounting bolts and nuts Check for looseness in mounted areas of
parts, as well as engine mounting bolts and
engine brackets.
2. For the chassis
• Check welds and mounted areas of the frame, the swingarm, the link, the bracket,
and so on, for looseness and cracks.
• Wheel (s) Check the wheel for runout. Check the
spoke for looseness.
• Brake(s) Check the brake disc mounting bolt for
looseness.
Check that the reservoir contains the speci-
fied amount of brake fluid. Check for leaks. • Cable
Grease and adjust cables.
•Drive chain
Lubricate the drive chain and adjust its ten-
sion.
• Fuel tank
Clean the inside of the fuel tank. Check for
leaks.
• Suspension
Check for oil leaks in the front fork or the rear
shock absorber. Check that the mounted
conditions are good.
• Sprocket Check for looseness in the sprocket mount-
ed on the rear wheel.
• Mounting bolts and nuts
Check mounted areas for looseness.
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NOTICE
After a break-in or before each race, always
check the points shown in “TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS” for tightening torques and
retighten them. (Refer to “TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS” on page 1-32.)
• Greasing and oilingAlways grease or oil the specified points.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel pumpPump type Electrical
Fuel injector
Model/quantity 1010/1
Resistance 12 
Throttle body
Type/quantity 30RA-A05U/1
ID mark 2GC1 00
Fuel line pressure (at idle) 300.0–390.0 kPa (3.00–3.90 kgf/cm
2, 43.5–
56.6 psi)
Throttle position sensor Resistance 6.30 k 
Output voltage (at idle) 0.48–0.52 V
Fuel injection sensor Crankshaft position sensor resistance 228–342 
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage 3.61–3.67 V at 101.3 kPa (3.61–3.67 V at 1.01 kgf/cm
2, 3.61–3.67 V at 14.7 psi)
Intake air temperature sensor resistance 290–390  at 80 °C (290–390  at 176 °F)
Coolant temperature sensor resistance 2512–2777  at 20 °C (2512–2777  at 68 °F)
210–220  at 100 °C (210–220  at 212 °F)
Idling condition
Engine idling speed 1900–2100 r/min
CO% 3.5–4.5 % (USA) (CAN)
Intake vacuum 32.8–36.8 kPa (246–276 mmHg, 9.7–10.9 inHg) (USA) (CAN)
Water temperature 70–90 °C (158–194 °F)
Oil temperature 70–80 °C (158–176 °F)
Throttle grip free play 3.0–6.0 mm (0.12–0.24 in)

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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EAS2GC1066ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
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- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ITEM Thread
size Q’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
Camshaft cap bolt M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head blind plug M12 1 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Spark plug M10 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust
pipe) M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head bolt M10 4See TIP.*1
Cylinder head bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head cover bolt M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage plug (cylinder head) M8 1 15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Cylinder bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pressure check bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer weight plate screw M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer driven gear nut M14 1 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf) Use a
lock
washer.
Balancer nut M10 1 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf) Use a
lock
washer.
Timing chain guide stopper plate
(exhaust side) M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Coolant drain bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator hose clamp screw M6 8 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe joint bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator fan bolt M6 3 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Water pump housing cover bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pump bolt M5 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil pump cover screw M4 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage cover bolt (left crank-
case cover) M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable cover bolt M5 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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*1:Cylinder head bolt
First, tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf) in the proper tightening sequence
and remove them. Retighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf) in the proper tight-
ening sequence, and then tighten the cylinder head bolts further to reach the specified angle 150° in
the proper tightening sequence.Kickstarter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Primary drive gear nut M20 1 100 Nm (10 m·kgf, 72 ft·lbf)
Clutch spring bolt M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch boss nut M20 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Drive sprocket nut M20 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf) Use a
lock
washer.
Drive axle oil seal stopper bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Segment M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Shift guide bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Stopper lever bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Shift pedal bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rotor nut M12 1 65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Stator screw M5 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft position sensor bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
AC magneto lead holder bolt M5 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Starter clutch bolt M6 6 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Starter motor bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Starter motor cover bolt M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Coolant temperature sensor M10 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Neutral switch bolt M5 2 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air temperature sensor screw M5 1 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rectifier/regulator bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
ECU bolt M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Ignition coil bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle position sensor screw M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air pressure sensor screw M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Cable guide
2. Speed sensor lead
3. Joint coupler
4. Ground lead
5. Throttle position sensor lead
6. Throttle position sensor coupler
7. Radiator breather hose
8. Radiator hose
9. Fuel hose
10. Coolant temperature sensor coupler
11. Radiator fan motor lead
12. Intake air pressure sensor coupler
13. Intake air temperature sensor coupler
14. Start switch coupler
15. Radiator fan motor coupler
16. Clutch switch coupler
17. Air filter case
18. Plate
19. Bracket
20. Radiator hose clamp
A. Pass the wire harness under the start switch lead
and clutch switch lead.
B. Insert and fix the joint co upler to the plate. After
fixing it, attach the cover.
C. Pass the throttle position sensor lead to the out- side of the tension arm (the outside of the vehi-
cle).
D. After connecting the throttle position sensor cou- pler, attach the cover.
E. Pass the radiator breather hose to the outside of the tension arm and the throttle position sensor
lead (the outside of the vehicle), and to the front
of the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
F. Attach the coupler cover to the coolant tempera- ture sensor coupler.
G. Pass the radiator fan motor lead to the inside of the tension arm (the side of the vehicle).
H. Install the ground lead terminal between the plate and the bolt.
I. Fix the ground lead terminal to the detent in the plate. For the ground lead terminal, either side
will do.
J. Detent
K. Route the radiator breather hose between the frame and the radiator fan motor lead coupler so
that the breather hose is not pinched.
L. Install the radiator hose clamp with the locking portion facing the front of the vehicle and tighten
the screw from the right side of the vehicle.
M. Install the radiator hose with the positioning mark facing the rear of the vehicle.

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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 3-1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM ....................... .......................................................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART ........................ 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE ......................... 3-4
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 3-9
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-9
ENGINE .......................................................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ........................................................ 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ..................................................... 3-10
CHANGING THE COOLANT.................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP .......................................................... 3-11
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING PRESSURE ....... 3-11
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-13
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-14
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-14
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-15
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM............................. ........................ 3-15
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL............................. ........................ 3-16
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-17
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ......... ................................... 3-19
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-20
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ..................................................... 3-24
CHASSIS ........................................................................................................ 3-25
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYST EM .......................................................... 3-25
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-26
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-26
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE FRONT BR AKE PADS ................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ........................... ........................ 3-29
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-30
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-30
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-32
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OI L SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-32
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-32
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-33
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-34
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-34