2016 YAMAHA WR 450F light

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ................... 3-34
CHECKING THE TIRES ........................................................................... 3-36
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ....................................... 3-36
CHECKING THE WHEELS ...................................................................... 3-37
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEAR INGS ..................................................... 3-37
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD .......................... 3-37
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ..................................... 3-38
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS .................................................................. 3-38
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL .................................................................... 3-38
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN ......................................................... 3-39
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND............................................................ 3-39
CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS ............................................... 3-39
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................. 3-40
CHECKING THE SPARK PL UG .............................................................. 3-40
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING ........................................................ 3-40
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................ 3-41
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB..................................................... 3-41

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-3
TIP
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and f ill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Brake and
clutch lever
pivot shafts • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly. 
14Brake pedal
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly. 
15Sidestand
pivot• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly. 
16*
Front fork • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary. 
17*Shock ab-
sorber as-
sembly • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
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18*Rear sus-
pension link
pivots • Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
lightly. 
19*Control ca-
bles • Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly. 
20*Throttle grip
housing and
cable • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play if
necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. 
21*
Chassis fas-
teners • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.

22Battery• Check terminal for looseness and cor-
rosion. 
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL
ODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi (1000
km) or 1 month 1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3 months 3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6 months

ENGINE
3-18
c. Replace the O-ring “2”.
d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:•Gasket
• Drain bolt
7. Pour the specified amount of engine oil into the oil filler cap hole.
8. Install: • Oil filler cap
9. Check: • Oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 3-16. 10.Check:
• Engine oil pressure
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a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt “1”.
EWA
WARNING
When the engine is started with the check
bolt removed, oil will spout; therefore, al-
ways loosen it before the checkup.
b. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt.
EWA
WARNING
Always keep the engine idling speed during
the checkup without increasing the engine
speed.
ECA
NOTICE
If no engine oil seeps out after one minute,
immediately turn the engine off so it will not
seize.
c. If no engine oil seeps out, check the engine oil for leaks, and t he engine oil passage and
the oil pump for damage.
d. Check the oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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Oil strainer bolt 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil quantity Oil change 0.67 L (0.71 US qt, 0.59 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal 0.69 L (0.73 US qt, 0.61 Imp.qt)
Quantity (disassembled) 0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
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Oil pressure check bolt10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-40
EAS2GC1130
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS2GC1131CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:• Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
• Fuel tank “1” Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not use too much force to pull the hose.
TIP
Remove the fuel tank, turn this 180 ° clockwise,
and put it in the frame “2” as shown.
2. Remove:• Spark plug cap
• Spark plugRefer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
ECA
NOTICE
In order not to allow the dirt accumulated
around the spark plug to drop from the
spark plug hole into the cylinder, clean it be-
fore removing the spark plug.
3. Check:• Spark plug type
Wrong type  Replace.
4. Check: • ElectrodeDamage/wear  Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator Abnormal color  Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan. 5. Clean:
• Spark plug(with a spark plug cleaner or a wire brush)
6. Measure: • Spark plug gap “a”Out of specification  Adjust the spark plug
gap.
7. Install: • Spark plug
TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
8. Install:• Spark plug cap
• Fuel tank
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GC1132CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
1. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
Manufacturer/model
NGK/CR8E
1
1
2
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Spark plug 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-41
2. Attach:• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”To the high tension code “3”.
3. Adjust: • Engine idling speedRefer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE
IDLING SPEED” on page 3-19.
4. Check: • Ignition timingCheck whether the alignment mark “a” on
the left crankcase cover is within the firing
range “b” on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range  Check rotor and
Crankshaft position sensor.
5. Install: • Timing mark accessing screwEAS2GC1133CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” on page 9-69.
EAS2GC1134REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBEWA
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from the bulb until it has cooled down.
1. Remove:• Headlight unit bolt “1”
TIP
After you have removed the headlight unit
bolts, lift and remove the headlight unit.
2. Remove:
• Headlight coupler “1”
• Bulb cover “2”
3. Remove: • Headlight bulb “1”
Timing light
90890-03141
Timing light YU-03141
Digital tachometer 90890-06760
Digital tachometer YU-39951-B
Timing mark accessing screw 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
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1
2
1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-42
4. Install:• Headlight bulbFasten the new headlight bulb with the
headlight bulb holder.
ECA
NOTICE
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the life of the
bulb and the luminous flux will be adversely
affected. If the headlight bulb gets soiled,
thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
5. Install:• Bulb cover
• Headlight coupler
6. Install: • Headlight unit
Headlight unit bolt7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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GENERAL CHASSIS
5-2
Removing the headlight assembly and multi-function meter
OrderJob/Parts to remove Q’tyRemarks
1 Headlight body 1
2 Headlight coupler 1 Disconnect.
3 Headlight unit 1
4 Speed sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
5 Multi-function meter coupler 2 Disconnect.
6 Multi-function meter optional switch coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Indicator light coupler 1 Disconnect.
8 Multi-function meter 1
9 Meter bracket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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6
7
8
9
5
1
3 2
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.3.8 Nm (0.38 m kgf, 2.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.8 Nm (0.38 m kgf, 2.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.

HANDLEBAR
5-36
NOTICE
• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of the upper handlebar holder, and then on
the rear side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
3. Tighten:• Lower handlebar holder nut
4. Install: • Handlebar grip “1”
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a. Slightly coat the handlebar left end with a rubber adhesive.
b. Install the handlebar grip on the handlebar by pressing the grip from the left side.
c. Wipe off any excess adhesive with a clean cloth.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Install the handlebar grip to the handlebar so
that the line “a” between the two arrow marks
faces straight upward.
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2
1
1
a
3
4
Lower handlebar holder nut40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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