brake YAMAHA WR 450F 2011 User Guide

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Brake master cylinder
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake hoseA. Install the brake hose so that its
pipe portion directs as shown
and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the brake caliper.
B. Pass the brake hose into the
brake hose holders.
C. If the brake hose contacts the
spring (rear shock absorber),
correct its twist.D. Install the brake hose so that its
pipe portion directs as shown
and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the brake master cylin-
der.

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Throttle cable
2. Clamp
3. Brake hose
4. Clutch cable
5. Hose guide
6. Main switch coupler
7. Wire harness
8. Headlight coupler
9. Hot starter cable
10. Multi-function display bracket
11. Main switch12. Upper bracket
13. Clutch switch coupler
14. Engine stop switch coupler
15. Multi-function display coupler
16. Start switch coupler
17. Speed sensor coupler
18. Speed sensor lead

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
A. Fasten the start switch lead to
the handlebar with the plastic
bands.
B. Fasten the engine stop switch
lead and clutch switch lead to
the handlebar with the plastic
bands.
C. Pass the brake hose through
the hose guides.
D. Secure the coupler by inserting
it into the multi-function display
bracket.
E. Pass the throttle cables, clutch
cable and hot starter cable be-
tween the upper bracket and
multi-function display bracket.
F. Fasten the multi-function display
leads to the bracket. Cut off the
tie end.
G. Secure the coupler by pushing it
into the hole in the multi-function
display bracket.
H. Secure the wire harness clip by
pushing it into the hole in the
multi-function display bracket on
the inside.
I. Fasten the main switch lead
(wire harness side) to the multi-
function display bracket. Locate
the clamp end facing toward the
lower side of the frame and cut
off the tie end.
J. Pass the speed sensor lead
through the guide on the outside
of the front fork.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (For Canada)
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER
READINGS600 mi
(1,000
km) or 1
month1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
1 ClutchCheck operation.
√√√
Adjust or replace cable.
2 * Cooling systemCheck hoses for cracks of damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
Replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze cool-
ant every 1 year.Every 1 year
3 * Spark arrester Clean.√
4 * Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5 * Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6 * Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√
Replace. Every 4 years
7 * WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for dam-
age.
√√√
Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
√√√ Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
9 * Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
10 * Swingarm pivot bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease.
11 Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment and condition.
Every ride
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
12 * Steering bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√ Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease every 1,200 mi (2,000 km) or 12
months (whichever comes first).
13Brake and clutch lever pivot
shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
14 Brake pedal pivot shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
• The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as
weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required maintenance and lubrication intervals.
If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
• Periodic inspection is essential in making full use of the machine performance. The service life of the parts varies sub-
stantially according to the environment in which the machine runs (e.g., rain, dirt, etc.). Therefore, earlier inspection is
required by reference to the list below.
15 Sidestand pivotCheck operation.
√√√
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
16 * Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.
√√
Replace if necessary.
17 * Shock absorber assemblyCheck operation and for oil leakage.
√√
Replace if necessary.
18 * Rear suspension link pivots Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly.√√
19 * Control cablesApply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine
oil 10W-30 thoroughly.√√√
20 * Throttle grip housing and cableCheck operation and free play.
√√√ Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
21 * Chassis fastenersCheck all chassis fitting and fasteners.
√√√
Correct if necessary.
22 Battery Check terminal for looseness and corrosion.√√ No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER
READINGS
600 mi
(1,000
km) or 1
month1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
ItemAfter
break-
inEvery
race
Every
third
(or 500
km)Every
fifth (or
1,000
km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace●●
VALVES
Check the valve clearances●●The engine must be cold.
Inspect●Check the valve seats and valve
stems for wear.
Replace●
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect●Check the free length and the tilt.
Replace●

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
CRANK
Inspect and clean●●
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean●●
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
Inspect and clean●● ●●
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean●●
Replace●
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube.
Lubricate, slack, alignment●●Chain slack: 48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)
Replace●
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage●●
Check radiator cap operation●
Replace coolant●Every two years
Inspect hoses●
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten●●Refer to "STARTING AND BREAK-
IN" section in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate●●Use foam air-filter oil or equivalent oil.
Replace●
OIL FILTER
Replace●●
ENGINE GUARD
Replace●Breakage
FRAME
Clean and inspect●●
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect●●
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal
height●●
Lubricate pivot point●●
Check brake disc surface●●
Check fluid level and leakage●●
Retighten brake disc bolts, cali-
per bolts, master cylinder bolts
and union bolts●●
Replace pads●
Replace brake fluid●Every one year ItemAfter
break-
inEvery
race
Every
third
(or 500
km)Every
fifth (or
1,000
km)
As re-
quiredRemarks

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap. Check the cool-
ing system for leakage.P.3-11 – 12
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the fuel
line for leakage.P.1-18
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and oil
line for leakage.P.3-14 – 15
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-12
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-12 – 13
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-19 – 22
Drive chainCheck drive chain slack and alignment. Check that the drive chain
is lubricated properly.P.3-22 – 23
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-26
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no ex-
cessive play.P.3-26 – 27
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
P.3-23 – 26
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when
the front forks travel up and down.—
Exhaust pipe Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.3-10 – 11
Rear wheel sprocket Check that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-22
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-28
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-20
Lead connectorsCheck that the AC magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-7
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the course and
weather or by taking into account the results of test runs before
riding? Are inspection and maintenance completely done?P.4-1 – 10

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CHASSIS
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTER (For USA)
• Be sure the exhaust pipe and si-
lencer are cool before cleaning
the spark arrester.
• Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
1. Remove:
• Screw (silencer cap) "1"
2. Remove:
• Bolt (spark arrester) "1"
3. Remove:
• Tail pipe "1"
• Gasket (tail pipe) "2"
• Spark arrester "3"
Pull the spark arrester out of the
silencer.
• Gasket (spark arrester) "4"
4. Clean:
• Spark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly,
then use a wire brush to remove
any carbon deposits.
5. Install:
• Gasket (spark arrester)
• Spark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the
silencer and align the bolt holes.
• Gasket (tail pipe)
• Bolt (spark arrester)6. Install:
• Silencer cap
First tighten the two screws "a" locat-
ed horizontally apart, and then tighten
the others.
CHASSIS
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM
Bleed the brake system if:
• The system has been disassem-
bled.
• A brake hose has been loosened
or removed.
• The brake fluid is very low.
• The brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking per-
formance may occur if the brake
system is not properly bled.
1. Remove:
• Brake master cylinder cap
• Diaphragm
• Reservoir float (front brake)
• Protector (rear brake)
2. Bleed:
•Brake fluid
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the res-
ervoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful
not to spill any fluid or allow the
reservoir to overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube "2"
tightly to the caliper bleed screw
"1".A. Front
B. Rear
d. Place the other end of the tube
into a container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever or
pedal several times.
f. Pull the lever in or push down on
the pedal. Hold the lever or pedal
in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow
the lever or pedal to travel to-
wards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the
lever or pedal limit has been
reached; then release the lever or
pedal.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the
air bubbles have been removed
from the system.
If bleeding is difficult, it may be nec-
essary to let the brake fluid system
stabilize for a few hours. Repeat the
bleeding procedure when the tiny
bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on
the reservoir.
Check the operation of the brake
after bleeding the brake system.
3. Install:
• Protector (rear brake)
• Reservoir float (front brake)
• Diaphragm
• Brake master cylinder cap
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
1. Check:
• Brake lever position "a"
Bolt (spark arrester):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)
Silencer cap:
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6
ft•lb)
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3
ft•lb)
Brake lever position "a":
Standard posi-
tionExtent of ad-
justment
95 mm (3.74 in)76–97 mm
(2.99–3.82 in)

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CHASSIS
2. Remove:
• Brake lever cover
3. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
Brake lever position adjustment
steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" until the
lever position "a" is within speci-
fied position.
c. Tighten the locknut.
Be sure to tighten the locknut, as it
will cause poor brake perfor-
mance.
4. Install:
• Brake lever cover
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Check:
• Brake pedal height "a"
Out of specification→Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal height
Pedal height adjustment steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" until the
pedal height "a" is within specified
height.
c. Tighten the locknut.
• Adjust the pedal height between
the maximum "A" and the mini-
mum "B" as shown. (In this ad-
justment, the bolt "3" end "b"
should protrude out of the
threaded portion "4" but not be
less than 2 mm (0.08 in) "c" away
from the brake pedal "5").
• After the pedal height adjust-
ment, make sure that the rear
brake does not drag.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
FRONT BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect:
• Brake pad thickness "a"
Out of specification→Replace as
a set.
2. Replace:
•Brake pad
Brake pad replacement steps:
a. Remove the pad pin plug "1".b. Loosen the pad pin "2".
c. Remove the brake caliper "3"
from the front fork.
d. Remove the pad pin and brake
pads "4".
e. Connect the transparent hose "5"
to the bleed screw "6" and place
the suitable container under its
end.
f. Loosen the bleed screw and push
the brake caliper piston in.
Do not reuse the drained brake flu-
id.
g. Tighten the bleed screw.
h. Install the brake pads "7" and pad
pin.
• Install the brake pads with their pro-
jections "a" into the brake caliper re-
cesses "b".
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at
this point.
Locknut:
5 Nm (0.5 m •kg, 3.6
ft•lb)
Brake pedal height "a":
10 mm (0.39 in)
Brake pad thickness:
4.4 mm (0.17 in)
: 1.0 mm (0.04
in)
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3
ft•lb)

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CHASSIS
i. Install the brake caliper "8" and
tighten the pad pin "9".
j. Install the pad pin plug "10".
3. Inspect:
• Brake fluid level
Refer to "CHECKING THE
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" section.
4. Check:
• Brake lever operation
A softy or spongy feeling→Bleed
brake system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HY-
DRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" sec-
tion.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
REAR BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect:
• Brake pad thickness "a"
Out of specification→Replace as
a set.2. Replace:
•Brake pad
Brake pad replacement steps:
a. Remove the protector "1" and pad
pin plug "2".
b. Loosen the pad pin "3".
c. Remove the rear wheel "4" and
brake caliper "5".
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL" section in the
CHAPTER 6.
d. Remove the pad pin "6" and brake
pads "7".
e. Connect the transparent hose "8"
to the bleed screw "9" and place
the suitable container under its
end.
f. Loosen the bleed screw and push
the brake caliper piston in.
Do not reuse the drained brake flu-
id.
g. Tighten the bleed screw.
h. Install the brake pad "10" and pad
pin "11".
• Install the brake pads with their pro-
jections "a" into the brake caliper re-
cesses "b".
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at
this point.
i. Install the brake caliper "12" and
rear wheel "13".
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL" section in the
CHAPTER 6.
j. Tighten the pad pin "14".
k. Install the pad pin plug "15" and
protector "16".
Bolt (brake caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17
ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Brake pad thickness:
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
: 1.0 mm (0.04
in)
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3
ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)