2016 YAMAHA WR 450F recommended oil

ENGINE
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NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch, the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
EAS2GC1097CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes, and then stop the engine and wait about 5
minutes.
TIP
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.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:• Engine guard “1”
• Oil filler cap “2”
• Drain bolt (with gasket) “3” 4. If the oil filter element is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the oil filter element cover “1” and oil filter element “2”.
b. Replace the O-ring “3”.
c. Install the new oil filter element and the oil fil- ter element cover.
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5. To check the oil strainer, perform the follow-ing procedure.
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a. Remove the oil strainer “1”.
b. Check the oil strainer.Damage  Replace.
Clogging due to dirt  Wash with kerosene.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil filter element cover bolt10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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CHASSIS
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c. Turn the front fork to the right and left a few times, and make sure that the steering ro-
tates smoothly. If it does not turn smoothly,
remove the lower bracket and check the up-
per and lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 5-53.
d. Loosen the ring nut fully turn and then tight- en it to specification with a steering nut
wrench.
EWA
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
e. Check the steering head for looseness or binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 5-53.
f. Install the washer “1”.
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5. Install: • Upper bracketRefer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 5-53.
• Handlebar
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” on page 5-33.
EAS2GC1124CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CA-
BLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
EWA
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner ca-
bles as soon as possible.
1. Check:• Outer cableDamage  Replace.
2. Check: • Cable operationRough movement  Lubricate.
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
EAS2GC1125LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
1. Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the following parts.
•Brake lever
• Clutch lever
EAS2GC1126LUBRICATING THE PEDAL
1. Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the pedal.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench YU-A9472
Ring nut (initial tightening torque) 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Ring nut (final tightening torque) 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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Recommended lubricantEngine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
Recommended lubricant Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease

CHASSIS
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EAS2GC1127LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between each side plate. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to
clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
EAS2GC1128LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
EAS2GC1129CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to “CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES”
on page 2-17.Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for O-
ring chains
Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease

FRONT FORK
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5. Check:• Base valve “1”
Wear/damage  Replace.
Contamination  Clean.
• O-rings “2”
Wear/damage  Replace.
• Base valve bushing “3” Wear/damage  Replace.
• Spring “4” Damage/fatigue  Replace the base valve.
• Air bleed screw “5”
Wear/damage  Replace.
6. Check: • Contacting surface “a”Wear/damage  Replace.
7. Check: • Adjuster “1”
• O-rings “2”
Wear/damage  Replace.EAS2GC1201ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGSEWA
WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
TIP
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to replace the following parts:
• Inner tube bushing
• Outer tube bushing
• Oil seals
• Copper washers
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure that all of the components are clean.
1. Stretch the damper assembly fully.
2. Fill: • Damper assembly
ECA
NOTICE
• Be sure to use the recommended oil. Other
oils may have an adverse effect on front
fork performance.
• When disassembling and assembling the front fork leg, take care not to allow any
foreign material to enter the front fork.
3. After filling, pump the damper assembly “1” slowly up and down (about 200 mm (7.9 in)
stroke) several times to bleed the damper
assembly of air.
TIP
Avoid excessive full stroke. A stroke of 200 mm
(7.9 in) or more will cause air to enter. In this
case, repeat the steps 1 to 3.
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Recommended oil
Yamaha Suspension Oil S1
Standard oil amount 210 cm
3 (7.10 US oz, 7.39
Imp.oz)
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FRONT FORK
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29.Install:• Adjuster “1”
(to the inner tube)
30.Fill: • Front fork leg
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NOTICE
• Be sure to use the recommended oil. Other oils may have an adverse effect on front
fork performance.
• When disassembling and assembling the front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork. 31.Install:
• Damper assembly “1”
(to the outer tube)
TIP
Temporarily tighten the damper assembly.
32.Install:• Protector guide “1”
EAS2GC1202INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Install:• Front fork “1”
TIP
• Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower bracket).
• Do not tighten the pinch bolts (upper bracket)
yet.
Adjuster
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Recommended oil Yamaha Suspension Oil S1
Standard oil amount 345 cm
3 (11.66 US oz, 12.14
lmp.oz)
Extent of adjustment 300–365 cm
3 (10.14–12.34 US
oz, 10.58–12.87 lmp.oz)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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2. Remove:• Upper bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
3. Remove:
• Lower bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EAS2GC1212CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
•Spring
Damage/wear  Replace. • Spring guide
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Bearing
Damage/wear  Replace.
•Bolts Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GC1213CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check: • Bearing
• Spacers
Damage/pitting/scratches  Replace the
bearings and spacers as a set.
3. Check: • Oil sealsDamage/pitting  Replace.
EAS2GC1214INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
• Spacers
• Washers
•Collars
2. Install: • Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Oil seals “3” (to relay arm “4”)
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Recommended lubricantMolybdenum disulfide grease
Installed depth “a” 0 mm (0 in)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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3. Install:• Bearing “1”
• Oil seals “2” (to connecting arm “3”)
EAS2GC1215INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:• Bearing (lower side)
•Dust seal
•Collars
• Bushing
ECA
NOTICE
Do not apply the grease to the bearing outer
race because it will wear the rear shock ab-
sorber surface on which the bearing is
press fitted.
2. Lubricate:• O-ring
3. Install: • Bearing
• Stopper ring (to rear shock absorber assembly (upper
side))
TIP
• Install the bearing parallel until the stopper ring groove appears by pressing its outer
race.
• After installing the stopper ring, push back the
bearing unit it contacts the stopper ring. 4. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Bushing “2”
• Collar “3”
• Dust seal “4”(to rear shock absorber assembly (lower
side))
TIP
Install the dust seals with their lips facing in-
ward.
5. Lubricate:
• Connecting arm and frame bolt
• Relay arm and connecting arm bolt
• Relay arm and swingarm bolt(circumference and threaded portion)
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
6. Install: • Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
• When installing the rear shock absorber as-sembly, lift up the swingarm.
• Install the rear shock absorber assembly up- per bolt, and connecting arm bolt (frame side)
from the right.
• Install the rear shock absorber assembly low- er bolts, connecting arm bolt (relay arm side),
and relay arm bolt (swingarm side) from the
left.
Installed depth “a”
0 mm (0 in)
Recommended lubricant Molybdenum disulfide grease
Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease
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Installed depth “a” 4.25 mm (0.17 in)
Recommended lubricant Molybdenum disulfide grease

SWINGARM
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EAS2GC1220INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:• Bearing
•Collars
• Spacers
• Oil seal
• Pivot shaft
2. Install: • Bearing “1”
• Oil seals “2” (to the swingarm)
TIP
First install the outer and then the inner bear-
ings to a specified depth from inside.
3. Install:
• Swingarm
TIP
Install the pivot shaft from the right.
4. Install:• Rear wheelRefer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 5-9.
5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slackRefer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” on page 3-31. Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Installed depth “a” 0–0.5 mm (0–0.02 in)
Installed depth “b” 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
Pivot shaft nut 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Drive chain slack (on a suitable
stand) 50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
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