ESP YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Owners Manual
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FEATURES
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FEATURES
EAS1SL1014OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM
The main function of a fuel supply system is to provide fuel to the combustion chamber at the opti-
mum air-fuel ratio in accordance with the engine operating conditions and the atmospheric tempera-
ture. In the conventional carburetor system, the air-fuel ratio of the mixture to be supplied to the 
combustion chamber is determined by the amount of intake air and fuel that is measured on the basis 
of the jets to be used in the carburetor.
Despite the same amount of intake air, the fuel amount requirement varies with the engine operating 
conditions (acceleration, deceleration, and operation under a heavy load). The carburetor that mea
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sures fuel through the use of jets are provided with various auxiliary devices, so that the optimum air 
fuel ratio can be obtained to accommodate frequent changes in the operating conditions of the en
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gine. This model has adopted an electronically controlled fuel injection (FI) system, in place of the 
conventional carburetor system. This system can obtain the optimum air-fuel ratio required by the 
engine at all times by using a microprocessor that regulates the fuel injection amount according to 
the engine operating conditions detected by various sensors.
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1. Fuel injector
2. Throttle position sensor
3. Intake air pressure sensor
4. Intake air temperature sensor
5. ECU
6. Fuel pump
7. Condenser
8. Crankshaft position sensor
9. Coolant temperature sensor
10.Ignition coil
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REAR WHEEL
4-8
EAS1SL1129REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel 
off the ground.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
3. Loosen:
• Locknut “2”
4. Tighten:
• Adjusting bolt “3”
5. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
TIP
• Push the rear wheel forward and remove the 
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
• Do not depress the brake pedal with the rear 
wheel removed.
EAS1SL1130CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Bearing
• Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 4-4.
2. Check:
•Tire (s)
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear  Replace
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page 
3-32 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on 
page 3-33.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 4-4.
4. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 4-4.
EAS1SL1131DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT 
WHEEL” on page 4-5.
EAS1SL1132CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR 
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the 
rear wheel sprocket and the drive sprocket 
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the rear wheel 
sprocket and the drive sprocket as a set.
2. Replace:
• Rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear 
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean 
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact 
the sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
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Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking 
nut
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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EAS1SL1176HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBEREWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly 
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling 
the rear shock absorber, read and make 
sure that you understand the following in
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formation. The manufacturer cannot be held 
responsible for property damage or person
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al injury that may result from improper han-
dling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear 
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to 
an open flame or any other source of high 
heat. High heat can cause an explosion 
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock 
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber 
damage will result in poor damping perfor
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mance.
TIP
A break-in is required up to about 50 km of run-
ning.
EAS1SL1177DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be 
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve “1”.
EWA33DD052
WARNING
• Wear protective glasses to prevent your 
eyes from damage due to possible gas or 
metal chips scattered.
• To dispose of a damaged or a worn-out 
rear shock absorber, take the unit to your 
Yamaha dealer for this disposal proce
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dure.
EAS1SL1178REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel 
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 
“1”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it 
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly (-ies)
EAS1SL1179REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Stopper ring (upper bearing) “1”
TIP
Press in the bearing while pressing its outer 
race and remove the stopper ring.
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-10
EAS1SL1206INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND 
MUFFLER
1. Install:
•Gasket 
• Exhaust pipe 1 “1”
• Nut (exhaust pipe 1) “2”
TIP
First temporarily tighten nuts to 7 Nm (0.7 
m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf). Then retighten them to 10 Nm 
(1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf).
2. Install:
•Clamp
• Exhaust pipe 2 “1”
• Bolt (exhaust pipe 2) “2”
TIP
Install and temporarily tighten the exhaust pipe 
2 with its end positioned as shown with respect 
to the exhaust pipe 1.
3. Install:
•Clamp
• Silencer “1”
• Bolt (silencer) “2”
TIP
Install and temporarily tighten the silencer so 
that its joint is positioned as shown with respect 
to the exhaust pipe 2.
4. Tighten:
• Bolt (exhaust pipe 2)
•Clamp
TIP
Tighten while checking that their front and rear 
joints are inserted in position.
Nut (exhaust pipe)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
New
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22
1
2
2mm (0.08in)
Bolt (silencer)
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Bolt (exhaust pipe 2)
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Clamp
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
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2
2
1
2mm (0.08in)
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