2022 YAMAHA YZ85 air filter

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 ..................................................4-3
Fuel tank breather hose...................4-6
Fuel cock .........................................4-6
Starter (choke) knob ........................4-7
Kickstarter .......................................4-7
Seat .................................................4-7
Adjusting the front fork ....................4-8
Front fork bleeding ........................4-10
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....................................4-11
Removable sidestand ....................4-14
YPVS system .................................4-14 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 .......................................... 6-2
Starting a warm engine................... 6-3
Shifting............................................ 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug................. 7-7
Transmission oil .............................. 7-8
Coolant ........................................... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-11
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-13
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 ............................................ 7-16
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-17 Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 7-18
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-19
Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-20
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-20
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .......................................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ................................ 7-24
Lubricating the rear suspension.... 7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-24
Checking the front fork ................. 7-25
Checking the steering ................... 7-25
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-26
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-26
Front wheel ................................... 7-26
Rear wheel .................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-29
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-30
Motorcycle care an d stora ge .......... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
Storage............................................ 8-3
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Description
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Left view
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1. Radiator cap (page 7-9)
2. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 4-8)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)
4. Fuel cock (page 4-6)
5. Starter (choke) knob (page 4-7)
6. Air filter element (page 7-11)
7. Seat (page 4-7)
8. Throttle stop screw (page 7-13)9. Shift pedal (page 4-2)
10.Compression damping force adjuster (page 4-8)UB4B83E0.book Page 1 Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:47 AM

Instrument and control functions
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A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assemb lyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing nut, a rebound damping force ad-
justing screw and a compression
damping force adjusting screw.NOTICE
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To avoid d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Loosen the clamp bolts, and then remove the air filter joint.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Turn the adjusting nut in direction(a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload. 
A special wrench can be ob-
tained at a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is
determined by measuring
distance A, shown in the illus-
tration. The longer distance A
is, the lower the spring pre-
load; the shorter distance A
is, the higher the spring pre-
load. With each complete
turn of the adjusting nut, dis-
tance A is changed by 1.5
mm (0.06 in).
1. Clamp bolt
2. Air filter joint
1. Clamp bolt
1 1
2 21 1 1
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
1 2 1
(a) (a) (b) (b)
(a) (b)
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4. Tighten the locknut to the speci-fied torque. NOTICE: Always
ti g hten the locknut ag ainst the
a d justin g nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA10122]
5. Install the air filter joint in its origi- nal position, and then tighten the
clamp bolts.TIPAlign the projection on the air filter joint
with the projection on the frame guide.Reboun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force. Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Distance ASprin
g preloa d:
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 218.5 mm (8.60 in)
Standard: Distance A = 210.0 mm (8.27 in)
(YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
215.0 mm (8.46 in) (YZ85,
YZ85N)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 202.0 mm (7.95 in)
1
Tightenin g torque:
Locknut:
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)1. Frame guide
2. Air filter joint
3. Projection
2 2
1 1
3 3
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRe boun d d ampin g setting :
Minimum (soft): 20 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 10 (YZ85LW, YZ85LWN)
6 (YZ85, YZ85N) click(s) in direc-
tion (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
1 1(a) (a)
(b) (b) (a)
(b)
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Operation and important rid ing points
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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
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
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En gine break-in
WARNING
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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 dealer perform
service.TIPBefore starting the engine for the first
time, the air filter must be lubricated.
(See page 7-11.)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 lower gears at moderate throttle
openings for 5 to 8 minutes. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug condition (see page 7-7); 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
minutes. Then, very briefly shift to
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-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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15 Spark plu g• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
√√
•Replace. √
16 *Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment and condi-
tion.
• Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equiva-
lent. √√
•Replace. √
17 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and for leakage.
√√
• Check hoses for cracks or damage. √
• Check radiator cap spring operation. √
• Change coolant. Every 2 years √
18 *Chassis fasteners • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
• Correct or tighten if necessary. √√
19 Air filter element • Clean.
√√
•Replace. √
20 *Frame • Clean and check for damage. √√
21 *Fuel line • Clean and check for leakage. √√
22 *Brakes • Adjust lever position and pedal height.
• Lubricate pivot points.
• Check brake disk surface.
• Check fluid level and for leakage.
• Tighten brake disk bolts, caliper bolts,
master cylinder bolts and union bolts. √√
• Replace brake pads. √
• Replace brake fluid. Every year √
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
After
break-
in Every race Every thir
d
race Every fifth
race As require
d
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7 4. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
5. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Pour the recommended coolant into the radiator until it is full.
7. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
8. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant until it reaches the bottom of the
radiator filler neck, and then install
the radiator cap.
9. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
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Cleanin g the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
2. Remove the air filter element by removing the wing bolt and its
washer.
3. Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame.
Tightenin g torque:
Coolant drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: 1:1
Recommen ded antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibi-
tors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity: Radiator (including all routes):0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
1. Wing bolt
2. Washer
3. Air filter element
1 1
3 32
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4. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
5. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.6. Pull the sponge material over theair filter element frame.
7. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case with the projection
facing upward, and then install the
wing bolt and its washer.
NOTICE: Make sure that the air
filter element is properly seated
in the air filter case. The en gine
shoul d never b e operated with-
out the air filter element in-
stalle d, otherwise the piston(s)
an d/or cylin der(s) may become
excessively worn.
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NOTICE: Be sure to install the
washer with its curved side fac-
in g outwar d as shown.
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8. Install the seat.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
1
2
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
1. Washer
1 1
2 2
1
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