2020 YAMAHA YZ85 engine oil

Table of contents
Location of important la bels ........... 1-1
Safety information ............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view ....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Handlebar switch............................ 4-1
Clutch lever .................................... 4-1
Shift pedal ...................................... 4-2
Brake lever...................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................. 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose.................. 4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-7
Starter (choke) knob ....................... 4-7
Kickstarter ...................................... 4-8
Seat ................................................ 4-8
Adjusting the front fork ................... 4-9
Front fork bleeding ....................... 4-11
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 4-12
Removable sidestand ................... 4-15
YPVS system ................................ 4-16
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................ 6-1
Engine break-in .............................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-3
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-3
Shifting ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6 Transmission oil .............................. 7-7
Coolant ............................................ 7-8
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 7-13
Adjusting the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-13
Tires .............................................. 7-14
Spoke wheels ................................ 7-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-17
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-18
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................. 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-21
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension.... 7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-26
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering ................... 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-28
Front wheel ................................... 7-28
Rear wheel .................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-31
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-32
Motorcycle care an d stora ge .......... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
Storage............................................ 8-4
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Instrument and control functions
4-4
4
EAU41838
Fuel
This motorcycle has been designed to
use a premixed fuel of gasoline and 2-
stroke engine oil. Always mix the gaso-
line and oil in a clean container before
filling the fuel tank.
NOTICE
ECA15602
Always use fresh g asoline, and fill
the fuel tank with a fresh mix just be-
fore ri din g. Do not use premixe d fuel
that is more than a few hours ol d.
Mixin g g asoline an d 2-stroke en gine
oil
Pour 2-stroke engine oil into a clean
container, and then add gasoline. To
mix the fuel thoroughly, shake the con-
tainer from side to side. Why Yamalu
be
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers’ passion
and belief that engine oil is an impor-
tant liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec-
tronics and track testing, and have
them develop the engine together with
the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full
advantage of the base oil’s qualities
and blend in the ideal balance of addi-
tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe-
rience gained over many years of re-
search and development into oil since
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine.
If the recommended 2-stroke engine
oil is not available, use an equivalent
high-quality oil.
NOTICE
ECA15552
Never mix two b rands of 2-stroke
en gine oil in the same b atch. Always
use the same type of oil to ensure
maximum en gine performance.
Shoul d it b e necessary to use a dif-
ferent oil bran d, b e sure to drain the
fuel tank an d the car buretor float
cham ber of the ol d premixe d fuel
prior to fillin g with the new type.
1. 2-stroke engine oil
2. Gasoline
3. Container
Recommen ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (E10
acceptable)
Recommen ded 2-stroke en gine oil:
YA M A L U B E 2 R
Fuel tank capacity: 5.0 L (1.3 US gal, 1.1 Imp.gal)
Mixin g ratios ( gasoline to oil):
Break-in period: 15:1
After break-in: 30:1
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-1
6
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lea d to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU41506
En gine break-in
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
TIP
Before starting the engine for the first
time, the air filter must be lubricated.
(See page 7-10.)
En gine break-in proced ure
1. Fill the fuel tank with a break-in oil- fuel mixture as follows.
2. Start and warm up the engine. Check the operation of the con-
trols and the engine stop switch.
(See page 4-1.)
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle
openings for 5 to 8 minutes. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug condition (see page 7-6); it
will show a rich condition during
break-in.
4. Allow the engine to cool. Restart the engine and operate the motor-
cycle as in the step above for 5 mi-
nutes. Then, very briefly shift to
Recommen ded 2-stroke en gine oil:
YA M A L U B E 2 R
Mixin g ratio ( gasoline to oil):
15:1
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-2
6
the higher gears and check the
full-throttle response. Stop the en-
gine and check the spark plug.
5. After again allowing the engine to cool, restart and run the motorcy-
cle for 5 more minutes. Full throttle
and the higher gears may be used,
but sustained full-throttle opera-
tion should be avoided. Stop the
engine and check the spark plug
again.
6. Allow the engine to cool, remove the cylinder head and cylinder,
and inspect the piston and cylin-
der. Remove any high spots on
the piston with #600-grit wet
sandpaper. Clean all components
and carefully reassemble the cyl-
inder head and cylinder.
7. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the fuel tank and refill with
the normal oil-fuel mixture. (See
page 4-4.)
8. Start the engine and check its power delivery and throttle re-
sponse throughout all gear rang-
es. Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition. It should be-
gin to lighten in color.
9. Restart the motorcycle and ride it for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition. (See page
7-6.)
10. Lastly, thoroughly check the mo- torcycle for loose parts, oil leak-
age and any other problems.
Check all fittings and fasteners
and tighten as necessary.
TIP
Be sure to inspect and make adjust-
ments thoroughly. In particular, check
control cable slack, drive chain slack
and for loose spokes.
Notes on en gine overhauls
If the following parts have been re-
placed, they must be broken in as fol-
lows.  Piston, rings or transmission
gears: 30 minutes of break-in op-
eration at half-throttle or less.
 Cylinder or crankshaft: 60 minutes
of break-in operation is necessary.
TIP
Observe the condition of the engine
carefully during break-in operation.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-7
7
To install the spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap asshown.
EAU4144C
Transmission oil
The transmission must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright
position.
3. Place an oil pan under the trans- mission case to collect the used
oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler cap and its O-ring, and then re-
move the transmission oil drain
bolt and its gasket to drain the oil
from the transmission.
5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Transmission oil drain bolt
4. Gasket
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-8
7 6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended transmission
oil.
NOTICE
ECA10453
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the transmission oil
also lu bricates the clutch), d o
not mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
hi gher quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the transmission.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install and tighten the transmis- sion oil filler cap and its O-ring.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
EAU20071
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM1296To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Remove the radiator cap and
check the coolant level in the radi-
ator. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the ra diator cap
when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Recommen ded transmission oil:
Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or
higher or Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-21
7
EAU51721
Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU22762
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU84400To check the d rive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand. (See page 7-28.)
2. Confirm the rear wheel is off the ground and the rear shock ab-
sorber is fully extended.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Pull up the drive chain until the chain is taut, and then measure
distance A between the top of the
swingarm and the bottom of the
chain as shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or breakag e. To prevent
1. Distance A
Distance A:
58.0–68.0 mm (2.28–2.68 in) (YZ85,
YZ85L)
65.0–75.0 mm (2.56–2.95 in)
(YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
1
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-3
8 2. For drive chain-equipped models:
Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply silicone or oil spray to seats, han d g rips,
ru bber foot pe gs or tire trea ds.
Otherwise these parts will be-
come slippery, which coul d
cause loss of control. Thor-
ou ghly clean the surfaces of
these parts before operatin g the
vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several mi-
nutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts.
 Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pa ds with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
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