2016 YAMAHA YZ450F Owners Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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EASB111113
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EASB111114CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
• Fuel tank “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
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 plug
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-12.
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:
• Electrode
Damage/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 4-
1.
EASB111115CHECKING 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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2. Attach:
• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”
To the high tension code “3”.
3. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE
IDLING SPEED” on page 3-16.
4. Check:
• Ignition timing
Check 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 screwTiming light
90890-03141
YU-03141
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
YU-39951-B
Timing mark accessing screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
a
b
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4
CHASSIS
GENERAL CHASSIS........................................................................................ 4-1
REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE COVER ....................................................... 4-2
REMOVING THE SEAT ............................................................................. 4-2
REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE ........................................................... 4-2
FRONT WHEEL................................................................................................ 4-3
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL............................................................. 4-4
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL ............................................................. 4-4
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 4-5
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL ......................................................... 4-5
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ........................................................... 4-6
REAR WHEEL.................................................................................................. 4-7
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL ............................................................... 4-8
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL................................................................ 4-8
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL ..................................................... 4-8
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET ............ 4-8
ASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL ........................................................... 4-9
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL............................................................ 4-10
FRONT BRAKE.............................................................................................. 4-12
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4-16
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISC .................................................. 4-16
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ........................................... 4-16
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER................................. 4-16
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ........................................... 4-17
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ....................................... 4-17
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ........................................ 4-17
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ......................................... 4-18
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ........................ 4-19
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER......................... 4-19
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................... 4-19
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER....................... 4-20
REAR BRAKE................................................................................................ 4-22
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4-26
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC..................................................... 4-26
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ............................................. 4-27
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ................................... 4-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER .............................................. 4-27
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ......................................... 4-27
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ........................................ 4-28
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ............................................ 4-28
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .......................... 4-29
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ........................... 4-29
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER....................... 4-30
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ......................... 4-30

HANDLEBAR................................................................................................. 4-32
REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR............................................................... 4-34
CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR ............................................................... 4-34
INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR ............................................................. 4-34
FRONT FORK................................................................................................. 4-38
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 4-40
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ......................................... 4-40
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 4-41
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ............................................... 4-42
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................. 4-48
STEERING HEAD........................................................................................... 4-51
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET...................................................... 4-52
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD ........................................................ 4-52
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD ...................................................... 4-52
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY..................................................... 4-55
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................... 4-58
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ...................................... 4-58
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY.................... 4-58
REMOVING THE BEARING..................................................................... 4-59
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY .................... 4-59
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND RELAY ARM ...................... 4-59
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM............................................................... 4-59
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY .................. 4-60
SWINGARM.................................................................................................... 4-62
REMOVING THE SWINGARM................................................................. 4-63
REMOVING THE BEARING..................................................................... 4-63
CHECKING THE SWINGARM ................................................................. 4-63
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM ............................................................... 4-64
CHAIN DRIVE................................................................................................. 4-65
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN.............................................................. 4-66
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN .............................................................. 4-66
CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET...................................................... 4-67
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET ......................................... 4-67
INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN ............................................................ 4-67

GENERAL CHASSIS
4-1
EASB111116
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EASB111117
GENERAL CHASSIS
Removing the seat and side cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left) 1
3 Air scoop (right) 1
4 Side cover (left) 1
5 Side cover (right) 1
6 Number plate 1
7 Rear fender 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4 (2)
75
1
3
6
2
7 Nm (0.7 m•kgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
22 Nm (2.2 mkgf, 16 ftIbf)T.R.
1.3 Nm (0.13 mkgf, 0.94 ftIbf)T.R.16 Nm (1.6 mkgf, 12 ftIbf)T.R.

GENERAL CHASSIS
4-2
EASB111118REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE COVER
1. Remove:
• Bolt (side cover)
• Side cover “1”
TIP
Draw the left side cover “1” backward to re-
move it because its projection “a” is inserted in
the rear frame.
EASB111119REMOVING THE SEAT
TIP
The fuel tank cap cover and the seat are cou-
pled with each other with a plastic band.
When removing the seat, always remove the
fuel tank cap cover beforehand.
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank cap cover “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK CAP” on page 1-20.
2. Remove:
• Seat “1”
EASB111120REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE
1. Remove:
• Bolt (number plate)
• Number plate “1”
TIP
• The projection “a” is inserted into the band of
the number plate. Pull the band off the projec-
tion before removal.
• Remove the clutch cable “2” from the cable
guide “b” on the number plate.
• The projection “c” on the lower bracket is in-
serted into the number plate. Remove the
number plate by pulling it off the projection.
1
a
1
1
1

FRONT WHEEL
4-3
EASB111121
FRONT WHEEL
Removing the front wheel
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
1 Front wheel axle pinch bolt 4 Loosen.
2 Front wheel axle nut 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5Collars 2
6Oil seals 2
7 Bearing 2
8 Brake disc 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
12 Nm (1.2 mkgf, 8.7 ftIbf)T.R
.
New
New
LT
LS
LS
LS
5
76
5 6 7
(6)
8
12
1 3
21 Nm (2.1 mkgf, 15 ftIbf)T.R.
21 Nm (2.1 mkgf, 15 ftIbf)T.R.
4
115 Nm (11.5 mkgf, 83 ftlbf)T.R.

FRONT WHEEL
4-4
EASB111122REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel
EASB111123CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:
• Front wheel axle
Roll the front wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
•Tire(s)
• Front wheel
Damage/wear  Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-34 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-34.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Bend/damage  Replace.
Loose  Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
TIP
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
4. Tighten:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING AND TIGHTENING
THE SPOKES” on page 3-34.
TIP
After tightening the spokes, measure the wheel
runout.
5. Measure:
• Wheel radial runout “a”
• Wheel lateral runout “b”
Out of specification  Repair/replace.
6. Check:
•Collars
Damage/wear  Replace.
7. Check:
• Bearing
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose  Re-
place the wheel bearings.
• Oil seals
Damage/wear  Replace.
Spokes
2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
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