2016 YAMAHA WR 450F light

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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
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL......................... 1-5
INCLUDED PARTS .......................................................................................... 1-6
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-6
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-6
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR .. .................................................................... 1-6
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-6
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................... 1-7
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL A ND DISASSEMBLY............................ 1-7
REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................ 1-7
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ..................................................... 1-8
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ...................................... 1-8
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ..................................................................... 1-8
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................... 1-8
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................... 1-9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......... .................................................................... 1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................................................................................... 1-13
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-18
INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING LIGHTS ....................................... 1-18
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-18
START SWITCH....................................................................................... 1-18
CLUTCH LEVER ................................................................................... ... 1-18
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-19
KICKSTARTER LEVER.......... .................................................................. 1-19
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-19
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-19
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-19
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................. 1-20
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-20
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-20

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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EAS2GC1022GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil
seal lips, and O-rings must be cleaned so
that there may be no dust on them.
2. During assembly, always apply proper oil to bearings and proper grease to oil seal lips
before installation.
EAS2GC1023LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace lock washers/plates “1”
and cotter pins with new ones. After the bolt or
nut has been tightened to specification, firmly
bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.
EAS2GC1024BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
Install bearings “1” and oil seals “2” with their
manufacturer’s marks or size symbols facing
outward. During installation of an oil seal, make
sure that its main lip faces the oil chamber (the
target to be sealed). Before installation, always
apply a light coat of grease to the oil seal lip.
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NOTICE
Do not spin the bearing with compressed air
because this will damage the bearing sur-
faces.
EAS2GC1025CIRCLIPS
When assembling parts, always use new cir-
clips. During installation of a circlip, make sure
that the edge “2” of the circlip “1” is positioned
opposite to the force “3” that the circlip re-
ceives. Install the circ lip with its end aligned
with the center of the spline, without opening
the circlip more than necessary.
1. Oil
2. Lip
3. Spring
4. Grease

SPECIAL TOOLS
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Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-CThis tool is used to measure
the voltage, current, and re-
sistance of electrical compo-
nents.
Timing light
90890-03141
Timing light
YU-03141 This tool is used to measure
the ignition timing.
Pressure gauge
90890-03153
Pressure gauge
YU-03153 This tool is used to measure
the fuel pressure.
Fuel pressure adapter
90890-03186
Fuel pressure adapter
YM-03186 This tool is used to mount the
pressure gauge.
Test harness S– pressure
sensor (3P)
90890-03207
Test harness S– pressure
sensor (3P)
YU-03207 This tool is used to check the
throttle position sensor input
voltage.
Test harness– lean angle
sensor (6P)
90890-03209
Test harness– lean angle
sensor (6P) This tool is used to check the
lean angle sensor output volt-
age.
FI diagnostic tool sub–lead
90890-03212
FI diagnostic tool sub–lead
YU-03212 This tool is used to connect
the Yamaha diagnostic tool
to a battery.
Test harness– speed sensor
5TJ (3P)
90890-03228
Test harness– speed sensor
5TJ (3P)
YU-03228 This tool is used to check the
speed sensor output voltage.
Yamaha diagnostic tool
90890-03231
Yamaha diagnostic tool (US)
90890-03234 This tool is used to check er-
ror codes or carry out self-di-
agnosis.
Tool name/Part number
How to useIllustration

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAS2GC1030INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING
LIGHTS
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 1.6 L (0.42 US gal,
0.35 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by pushing the start switch. The warn-
ing light should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially
when the start switch is pushed, or if the warn-
ing light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitor-
ing the engine. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by pushing the start switch. The warn-
ing light should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially
when the start switch is pushed, or if the warn-
ing light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
EAS2GC1031ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch “1” is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
After the engine stops, the multi-function dis-
play will go off and the power supply to the ECU
(Electronic Control Unit) will be cut off if the en-
gine stop switch is pushed and held.
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The multi-function display will go off after one
minute if the engine stop switch is not pushed.
EAS2GC1032START SWITCH
The start switch “1” is located on the right han-
dlebar. Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EAS2GC1033CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever “1” is located on the left han-
dlebar. The clutch lever disengages or engag-
es the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever toward the handlebar to
disengage the clutch, and release the lever to
engage the clutch.
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
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4. To end the setting, push the “RST” button for 2 seconds or more.
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• In a 30-second absence of button operation, the setting will come to an end with the indi-
cated time.
• To reset the seconds, push the “SLCT1” but-
ton or “SLCT2” button.
Changing odometer and tripmeter A/B
(TRIP A/B)
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• The odometer will lock at 99999.
• The tripmeter will reset and continue counting
after 999.9 is reached.
1. Push the “SLCT2” button to change the trip- meter display. The display will change in the
following order:
Odometer TRIP A TRIP B TRIP A 
Odometer.
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To reset the digits, select the tripmeter involved
and push the “RST” button for 2 seconds or
more.
EAS2GC1045CHANGEOVER TO BASIC MODE/RACE
MODE
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• Measurement using the timer function can be made in RACE MODE.
• Indicator will light up as an identifier that
shows RACE MODE has been selected.
• RACE MODE cannot display the functions as in BASIC MODE.
• Changeover to RACE MODE forces the digits for tripmeter A (TRIP A) in BASIC MODE to be
reset.
Changeover from BASIC MODE to RACE
MODE
1. Push the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” but- ton for 2 seconds or more at the same time
to change over to RACE MODE.
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Changeover to RACE MODE will put manual
start measurement on standby causing and
to flash. (For manual start, refer to “Putting
measurement on standby” in “RACE MODE”.)

STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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NOTICE
If the starter motor will not turn when the
start switch is pushed, stop pushing it im-
mediately in order to avoid placing extra
load on the starter motor, and start the en-
gine by using the kickstarter.
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If the engine fails to start, push the engine stop
switch and give the kickstarter 10 to 20 slow
kicks at full throttle in order to clear the engine
of the rich air-fuel mixture retained in it.
4. When the engine starts running, warm this up one or two minutes at a steady speed (of
3000 to 5000 r/min), and then return the
starter knob/idle screw to its original posi-
tion.
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WARNING
Since exhaust gas contains harmful ingre-
dients, do not start or warm it up at an ill-
ventilated place or a closed narrow place.
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This model is equipped with an engine auto-
stop system. The engine stops automatically if
left idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops,
push the start switch or push down the kick-
starter lever to restart the engine.
5. To stop the engine, push the engine stop switch “1”.
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Continue pushing the engine stop switch till the
engine comes to a full stop. Starting with the kickstarter
When using the kickstarter to start the engine,
follow the procedures as described below.
1. Fold out the kickstarter lever, push it down
lightly with your foot until resistance is felt.
2. With the throttle fully closed,push the kick- starter down lightly until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but forceful-
ly.
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WARNING
Do not open the throttle while kicking the
kickstarter lever. Otherwise, the kickstarter
lever may kick back.
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If the engine fails to start, push the engine stop
switch and give the kickstarter 10 to 20 slow
kicks at full throttle in order to clear the engine
of the rich air-fuel mixture retained in it.

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STOR-
AGE
EAS2GC1059CARE
While the open design of a motorcycle reveals
the attractiveness of the technology, it also
makes it more vulnerable. Rust and corrosion
can develop even if high-quality components
are used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unno-
ticed on a car, however, it detracts from the
overall appearance of a motorcycle. Frequent
and proper care does not only comply with the
terms of the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life and op-
timize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag af-ter the engine has cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical coup lers and connectors, in-
cluding the spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil
burnt onto the crankcase, with a degreasing
agent and a brush, but never apply such
products onto seals, gaskets, sprockets, the
drive chain and wheel axles. Always rinse
the dirt and degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
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NOTICE
• Avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners, especially on spoked wheels. If such prod-
ucts are used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the affected area
any longer than instructed. Also, thor-
oughly rinse the area off with water, imme-
diately dry it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.
• Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts (such as cowlings, panels, wind-
shields, headlight lenses, meter lenses,
etc.) and the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with water to clean
plastic. However, if the plastic parts can-
not be thoroughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water may be
used. Be sure to rinse off any detergent
residue using plenty of water, as it is
harmful to plastic parts. • Do not use any harsh chemical products
on plastic parts. Be sure to avoid using
cloths or sponges which have been in con-
tact with strong or abrasive cleaning prod-
ucts, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline),
rust removers or inhibitors, brake fluid,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
• Do not use high-pressure washers or steam-jet cleaners since they cause water
seepage and deterioration in the following
areas: seals (of wheel and swingarm bear-
ings, fork and brakes), electric compo-
nents (couplers, connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather hoses and
vents.
• For motorcycles equipped with a wind-
shield: Do not use strong cleaners or hard
sponges as they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning compounds for
plastic may leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a small hidden
part of the windshield to make sure that it
does not leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild detergent,
and a soft, clean sponge, and then rinse thor-
oughly 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 min-
utes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during
winter are extremely corrosive in combination
with water, carry out the following steps after
each ride in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
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Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain
well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after the engine has cooled
down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of the salt.