YAMAHA WR 450F 2015 Owners Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
EAU58580
Dimensions:Overall length: 2315 mm (91.1 in)
Overall width: 825 mm (32.5 in)
Overall height: 1275 mm (50.2 in)
Seat height:
960 mm (37.8 in)
Wheelbase: 1475 mm (58.1 in)
Ground clearance: 335 mm (13.19 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2400 mm (94.5 in)Weight:Curb weight:129 kg (284 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight):
219 kg (483 lb)Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement:
449 cm
3
Bore  stroke:
95.0  63.4 mm (3.74  2.50 in)
Compression ratio: 12.3 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter and kickstarter Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type: SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.04 L (1.10 US qt, 0.92 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 7.2 L (1.90 US gal, 1.58 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
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Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:2.652 (61/23)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
3.357 (47/14)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:2.417 (29/12)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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2nd: 1.733 (26/15)
3rd:
1.313 (21/16)
4th: 1.050 (21/20)
5th: 0.840 (21/25)
Chassis:Frame type: Semi double cradle
Caster angle: 27.00 
Trail:
115 mm (4.5 in)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size:
80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/GRITTY-ED03 ERear tire:Type:
With tube
Size: 120/90-18M/C 65P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/GRITTY-ED04 E
Maximum load:
90 kg (198 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, cargo and accesso- ries)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 22 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x2.15Front brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 300 mm (11.8 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
299 mm (11.8 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ7S(F)
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage  quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0 W/35.0 W  1
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  2
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Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W  2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W  1
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W  1
Meter lighting: EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W  1
High beam indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1
Turn signal indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1Fuse:Main fuse:
15.0 A
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU53562
Identification numbersRecord the vehicle identification num-
ber, engine serial number, and the
model label information in the spaces
provided below. These identification
numbers are needed when registering
the vehicle with the authorities in your
area and when ordering spare parts
from a Yamaha dealer.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26401
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.TIPThe vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in yourarea.
EAU26441
Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped
into the crankcase.
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Engine serial number
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Model label
The model label is affixed to the loca-
tion shown. Record the information on
this label in the space provided. This in-
formation will be needed when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.1. Model label
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INDEXAAir filter element and check hose, cleaning .................................................6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-36BBattery......................................................6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-24
Brake lever .................................................3-8
Brake lever free play, checking ................6-22
Brake light switches .................................6-23
Brake pedal ................................................3-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .....6-29CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-11
Clutch lever ................................................3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...............6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-13DDimmer switch ...........................................3-7
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-27
Drive chain slack ......................................6-25EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine idling speed..................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-8
Engine serial number .................................9-1
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-3
Engine stop switch .....................................3-7
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding.................................. 3-15
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-30
Fuel.......................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-4
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose........................... 3-11
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 3-9
Fuse, replacing ........................................ 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ................................................ 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-1KKickstarter................................................ 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35MMain switch ................................................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-2NNeutral indicator light ................................. 3-1
PPanel, removing and installing .................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations ............................................ 2-1SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting ...................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-8
Shift pedal, checking ............................... 6-23
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-16
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating........ 6-29
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-7
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter knob............................................. 3-12
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-7
Steering, checking................................... 6-30
Steering lock ........................................... 3-13
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................... 6-29TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ............................................. 6-28
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-18
Tires ........................................................ 6-18
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-42
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-1
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-35
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Turn signal switch ...................................... 3-7VValve clearance ....................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number..................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-31
Wheel (front) ............................................ 6-37
Wheel (rear)............................................. 6-39
Wheels..................................................... 6-20
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