2016 YAMAHA WR 450F oil level

FRONT FORK
5-44
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
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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, 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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4. Measure:• Oil level (left and right) “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
5. Tighten: • Locknut “1”
TIP
Fully finger tighten the locknut onto the damper
assembly. 6. Loosen:
• Compression damping force adjuster “1”
TIP
• Before loosening the damping force adjuster, record the setting position.
• Unless the damping force adjuster is fully loosened, correct damping characteristic can-
not be obtained after installation.
7. Install: • Base valve “1”(to the damper assembly “2”)
TIP
First bring the damper rod pressure to a maxi-
mum. Then install the base valve while releas-
ing the damper rod pressure.
8. Check:• Damper assembly
Not fully stretched  Repeat the steps 1 to
7.
Standard oil level
145–148 mm (5.71–5.83 in)
From top of fully stretched
damper assembly.
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WATER PUMP
7-5
EAS2GC1333REMOVING THE OIL SEAL
TIP
• Remove the oil seal when the coolant level changes frequently more than usual, coolant
has discolored, or engine oil has become
milky.
• Do not use the removed oil seal.
1. Remove:• Oil seals “1”
EAS2GC1334CHECKING THE WATER PUMP
1. Check:
• Water pump housing cover
• Impeller shaftCracks/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GC1335CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Check:
• BearingRotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough spot/seizure  Replace.
EAS2GC1336INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seals “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s marks or numbers facing the right crankcase
cover “2”. 2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
EAS2GC1337ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP
1. Install:
• Impeller shaft assembly “1”
•Pin “2”
• Collar “3”
• Circlip “4”
TIP
• Take care so that the oil seal lip is not dam-aged or the spring does not slip off its posi-
tion.
• When installing the impeller shaft, apply the engine oil to the oil seal lip, the bearing, and
the impeller shaft.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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4. Install:• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GC1386CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERYEWA
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of
poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
• Wear protective eye gear when handling or working near batteries.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han- dling batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
• Skin — Wash with water.
• Eyes — Flush with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
• Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical at-
tention.
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NOTICE
• This is a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Ac-id) battery. Never remove the sealing caps
because the balance between cells will not
be maintained and battery performance
will deteriorate.
• Charging time, charging amperage and charging voltage for a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery are different from
those of conventional batteries. The VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery
should be charged according to the appro-
priate charging method. If the battery is
overcharged, the electrolyte level will drop
considerably. Therefore, take special care
when charging the battery.
TIP
Since VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) bat-
teries are sealed, it is not possible to check the
charge state of the battery by measuring the
specific gravity of the electrolyte. Therefore, the
charge of the battery has to be checked by
measuring the voltage at the battery terminals.
1. Remove:• Side cover (left/right)
• SeatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
2. Disconnect: • Battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
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NOTICE
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
“1”, and then positive battery lead “2”.
3. Remove:• Battery
4. Check: • Battery charge
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a. Connect a pocket tester to the battery termi- nals.
TIP
• The charge state of a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery can be checked by mea-
suring its open-circuit voltage (i.e., the voltage
when the positive battery terminal is discon-
nected).
• No charging is necessary when the open-cir-
cuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
b. Check the charge of the battery, as shown in the charts and the following example.
• Positive tester probe 
positive battery terminal
• Negative tester probe 
negative battery terminal
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TROUBLESHOOTING
10-2
Electrical system
1. Battery• Discharged battery
• Faulty battery
2. Spark plug • Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Fouled spark plug
• Worn or damaged electrode
• Worn or damaged insulator
• Faulty spark plug cap
3. Ignition coil
• Broken or shorted primary or secondary coil
• Cracked or broken ignition coil
4. Ignition system • Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
EAS2GC1410POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 10-
1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump • Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU • Faulty ECU
EAS2GC1411SHIFTING IS DIFFICULT
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-41.
EAS2GC1412SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Engine
1. Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
2. Shift drum and shift forks • Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
3. Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
EAS2GC1413
JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Engine
1. Shift shaft• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
2. Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
3. Shift drum • Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
4. Transmission • Worn gear dog
EAS2GC1414CLUTCH SLIPS
Engine
1. Clutch• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GC1415CLUTCH DRAGS
Engine
1. Clutch• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil • Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GC1416OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality

TROUBLESHOOTING
10-3
Cooling system
1. Coolant• Low coolant level
2. Radiator • Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump • Damaged or faulty water pump
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe
Fuel system
1. Throttle body • Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter • Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s) • Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug • Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system • Faulty ECU
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS2GC1417OVERCOOLING
Cooling system
1. Coolant temperature sensor• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS2GC1418POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
Chassis
1. Brake(s)• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
• Defective master cylinder kit
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS2GC1419FRONT FORK OIL LEAKING
Chassis
1. Front fork• Bent, damaged, or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod assembly bolt
• Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
EAS2GC1420FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
Chassis
1. Front fork • Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS2GC1421UNSTABLE HANDLING
Chassis
1. Handlebar• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
2. Steering head components • Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg (s) • Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm • Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly (-ies) • Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
6. Tire (s) • Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Uneven tire wear

EAS2GC1427
WIRING DIAGRAM
WR450F/WR450FG 2016
1. Joint connector
2. Joint connector
3. Joint connector
4. AC magneto
5. Rectifier/regulator
6. Headlight relay
7. Main relay
8. Engine ground
9. Battery
10. Frame ground
11. Starter relay
12. Main fuse
13. Starter motor
14. Starter relay diode
15. Indicator light
16. Engine trouble warning light
17. Fuel level warning light
18. Resistor
19. Fuel sender
20. Diode
21. Coupler for connecting option-al part
22. ECU (engine control unit)
23. Ignition coil
24. Spark plug
25. Injector
26. Fuel pump
27. Radiator fan motor relay
28. Radiator fan motor fuse
29. Radiator fan motor
30. Joint connector
31. Intake air temperature sensor
32. Coolant temperature sensor
33. Throttle position sensor
34. Intake air pressure sensor
35. Lean angle sensor
36. Engine stop switch
37. Neutral switch
38. Diode
39. Starting circuit cut-off relay
40. Clutch switch
41. Start switch
42. Joint connector
43. Taillight
44. Headlight
45. Coupler for connecting option- al switch
46. Speed sensor
47. Multi-function display
48. Frame ground
49. Ignition coil sub-lead
50. Negative battery lead
51. Engine ground sub-lead
EAS2GC1428
COLOR CODE
BBlack
Br Brown
Ch Chocolate
Dg Dark green
G Green
Gy Gray
LBlue
Lg Light green
O Orange
PPink
RRed
Sb Sky blue
WWhite
Y Yellow
B/L Black/Blue
B/O Black/Orange
B/W Black/White
B/Y Black/Yellow
Br/W Brown/White
G/B Green/Black
G/W Green/White
G/Y Green/Yellow
L/B Blue/Black
L/G Blue/Green
L/R Blue/Red
L/W Blue/White
L/Y Blue/Yellow
P/L Pink/Blue
R/B Red/Black
R/L Red/Blue
R/W Red/White
R/Y Red/Yellow
W/B White/Black
Y/B Yellow/Black
Y/G Yellow/Green
Y/R Yellow/Red