2022 YAMAHA YZ85 brake

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU23185
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake pe dalThe operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
EAU85250
Lu bricatin g the rear suspen-
sionThe pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAUM2703
Lu bricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23285
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-26.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7 5. Remove the wheel.
NOTICE: Do
not apply the b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have b een
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the front wheel
1. Make sure the brake pads have not been forced shut.
2. Lift up the wheel between the fork legs.
3. Insert the wheel axle from the right side.
4. Install the washer and axle nut.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU84051
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand. (See page 7-26.)
1. Wheel axle
1 11
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut:
70 N·m (7.0 kgf·m, 52 lb·ft)
1. Washer
2. Axle nut
2 2
12
1
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7
3. Loosen the locknut, and then turn
the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
in direction (a). Repeat for the oth-
er side.
4. Remove the axle nut and washer.
5. Push the wheel forward and re- move the drive chain from the rear
sprocket. 6. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull out the wheel axle.
TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to
tap the wheel axle out.
 The drive chain pullers may fall out
when removing the wheel axle.7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have been
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first. 
For easy installation, rest the drive
chain on top of the swingarm.
To install the rear wheel
1. Make sure the brake pads have not been forced shut.
2. Install the wheel, the brake caliper bracket and drive chain pullers by
inserting the wheel axle from the
left side.TIPMake sure the slot in the brake caliper
bracket is fit over the retainer on the
swingarm.3. Install the drive chain onto the rearsprocket.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain puller
2 2
3 (a) (a)
12
3
(a)
1
1. Wheel axle
1 11
1. Retainer
2. Slot
2 1
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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EAU37834
Matte color cautionNOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what prod ucts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical pro ducts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applie d to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU86440
CareFrequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
NOTICE
ECA26280
Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical damag e. Do
not use:  high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepag e and d eterioration of
wheel bearin gs, brakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical de-
vices. Avoi d hi gh-pressure
d eter gent applications such as
those availab le in coin-operate d
car washers.
 harsh chemicals, inclu din g
stron g aci dic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma gne-
sium wheels.
 harsh chemicals, a brasive
cleanin g compoun ds, or wax on
matte-finishe d parts. Brushes
can scratch an d damag e the
matte-finish, use soft spon ge or
towel only.
 towels, spon ges, or brushes
contaminate d with a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts or stron g
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will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou 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
minutes 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 brakes 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 b rake
d iscs an d pad s 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.
EAU86460
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:1820 mm (71.7 in) (YZ85, YZ85N)
1895 mm (74.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Overall width: 760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall height:
1135 mm (44.7 in) (YZ85, YZ85N)
1175 mm (46.3 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Seat height:
840 mm (33.1 in) (YZ85, YZ85N)
885 mm (34.8 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Wheelbase:
1255 mm (49.4 in) (YZ85, YZ85N)
1285 mm (50.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Ground clearance:
320 mm (12.60 in) (YZ85, YZ85N)
360 mm (14.17 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)Wei ght:Curb weight:
73 kg (161 lb) (YZ85, YZ85N)
75 kg (165 lb) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Maximum rider weight: 62.0 kg (137 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
2-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Number of cylinders: Single cylinder
Displacement:
85 cm³ Bore
× stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Starting system: Kickstarter
Engine oil:Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2R
Recommended brand:Transmission oil:Type: Motor oil SAE 10W-40 type SG or higher
Quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Radiator (including all routes):0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 98
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.3 US gal, 1.1 Imp.gal)Car buretor:Type × quantity:
PWK28 × 1
Drivetrain:Gear ratio:
1st:
2.455 (27/11)
2nd: 1.882 (32/17)
3rd:
1.529 (26/17)
4th: 1.294 (22/17)
5th: 1.130 (26/23)
6th:
1.000 (25/25)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size:
70/100-17 40M (YZ85, YZ85N)
70/100-19 42M (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/MX3SFRear tire:Type: With tube
Size:
90/100-14 49M (YZ85, YZ85N)
90/100-16 52M (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/MX3SFront brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
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Specifications
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Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
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