oil type YAMAHA WR 450F 2016 Owners Manual

STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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EAS2GC1048
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EAS2GC1049FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
ECA
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
TIP
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a pump oc-
tane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of
a different brand.
EWA
WARNING
• For refueling, be sure to stop the engine and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Gasohol (For USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
EAS2GC1050HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed ar-
ea. The exhaust fumes are poisonous; they
can cause loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always operate the ma-
chine in a well-ventilated area.
ECA
NOTICE
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this engine cannot be kick started when the throttle is
open because the kickstarter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open the air/
fuel mixture may be too lean for the engine
to start.
• Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
EAS2GC1051AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to “CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT” section in the CHAPTER 3, apply
the Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality
foam air filter oil to the element. (Excess oil in
the element may adversely affect engine start-
ing.)
EAS2GC1052STARTING A COLD ENGINEECA
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to
enable starting, one of the following conditions
must be met:
• The transmission is in the neutral position.
• The transmission is in gear with the clutch le- ver pulled.
1. Pull the starter knob/idle screw “1” to its full length.
TIP
When the ambient temperature is 15°C (59°F)
or below, use the starter knob/idle screw.
2. Completely close the throttle.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.If the engine fails to start when using the
start switch, release it, wait a few seconds,
and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the kickstart-
er.
Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (2.0 US gal, 1.7 lmp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount 2.0 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4 Imp.gal)
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS2GC1062
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
EngineEngine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 449 cm
3
Number of cylinders Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 97.0  60.8 mm (3.82  2.39 in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Starting system Electric starter and kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (2.0 US gal, 1.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount 2.0 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oilLubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
Oil change 0.67 L (0.71 US qt, 0.59 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal 0.69 L (0.73 US qt, 0.61 Imp.qt)
Oil filterOil filter type Paper
Bypass valve opening pressure 40.0–80.0 kPa (0.40–0.80 kgf/cm
2,
5.8–11.6 psi)
Oil pump Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clear ance 0.000–0.150 mm (0.0000–0.0059 in)
Limit 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to -inner-and-outer-rotor
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
Cooling system
Radiator (including all routes) 1.03 L (1.09 US qt, 0.91 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.57 L (0.60 US qt, 0.50 Imp.qt)
Radiator cap valve opening pressure 107.9–137.3 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2,
15.6–19.9 psi)
Radiator core Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug(s)Manufacturer/model NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-4
Valve springFree length (intake) 40.76 mm (1.60 in)
Limit 38.72 mm (1.52 in)
Free length (exhaust) 36.94 mm (1.45 in)
Limit 35.09 mm (1.38 in)
Installed length (intake) 34.78 mm (1.37 in)
Installed length (exhaust) 30.83 mm (1.21 in)
Spring rate K1 (intake) 31.90 N/mm (3.25 kgf/mm, 182.15 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (intake) 41.37 N/mm (4.22 kgf/mm, 236.22 lbf/in)
Spring rate K1 (exhaust) 21.76 N/mm (2.22 kgf/mm, 124.25 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (exhaust) 28.12 N/mm (2.87 kgf/mm, 160.57 lbf/in)
Installed compression spring force (intake) 178.00–204.00 N (18.15–20.80 kgf,
40.01–45.86 lbf)
Installed compression spring force (exhaust) 124.00–142.00 N (12.64–14.48 kgf,
27.88–31.92 lbf)
Spring tilt (intake) 2.5 °/1.8 mm (2.5 °/0.07 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust) 2.5 °/1.6 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
Winding direction (intake) Clockwise
Winding direction (exhaust) Clockwise
Cylinder Bore 97.000–97.010 mm (3.8189–3.8193 in)
Taper limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Out of round limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
PistonPiston-to-cylinder clearance 0.030–0.055 mm (0.0012–0.0022 in)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Diameter 96.955–96.970 mm (3.8171–3.8177 in)
Measuring point (from piston skirt bottom) 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
Offset 0.00 mm (0.0000 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter 18.004–18.015 mm (0.7088–0.7093 in)
Limit 18.045 mm (0.7104 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 17.991–18.000 mm (0.7083–0.7087 in)
Limit 17.971 mm (0.7075 in)
Piston ringTop ring Ring type Barrel
Dimensions (B  T) 1.00  3.30 mm (0.04  0.13 in)
End gap (installed) 0.20–0.30 mm (0.0079–0.0118 in)
Limit 0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
Ring side clearance 0.015–0.065 mm (0.0006–0.0026 in)
Limit 0.120 mm (0.0047 in)
2nd ring Ring type Taper
Dimensions (B  T) 1.00  3.10 mm (0.04  0.12 in)
End gap (installed) 0.35–0.50 mm (0.0138–0.0197 in)
Limit 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Ring side clearance 0.020–0.060 mm (0.0008–0.0024 in)
Limit 0.120 mm (0.0047 in)
Oil ring
Dimensions (B  T) 1.50  2.25 mm (0.06  0.89 in)
End gap (installed) 0.20–0.50 mm (0.0079–0.0197 in)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-5
CrankshaftCrank assembly width 61.93–62.00 mm (2.438–2.441 in)
Runout limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Big end side clearance 0.150–0.450 mm (0.0059–0.0177 in)
BalancerBalancer drive method Gear
ClutchClutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push
Clutch lever free play 7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Friction plate 1 thickness 2.92–3.08 mm (0.115–0.121 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 3 pcs
Friction plate 2 thickness 2.92–3.08 mm (0.115–0.121 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 5 pcs
Clutch plate 1 thickness 1.90–2.10 mm (0.075–0.083 in)
Plate quantity 4 pcs
Warpage limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Clutch plate 2 thickness 1.50–1.70 mm (0.059–0.067 in)
Plate quantity 3 pcs
Warpage limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 50.00 mm (1.97 in)
Limit 47.50 mm (1.87 in)
Spring quantity 6 pcs
Push rod bending limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
TransmissionTransmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 2.609 (60/23)
Final drive Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.417 (29/12)
2nd 1.733 (26/15)
3rd 1.313 (21/16)
4th 1.050 (21/20)
5th 0.840 (21/25)
Main axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Drive axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Shifting mechanism
Shift mechanism type Shift drum and guide bar
Shift fork guide bar bending limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Shift fork thickness 4.85 mm (0.1909 in)
Decompression deviceDevice type Auto decomp
Air filterAir filter element Wet element
Air filter oil grade Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-6
Fuel pumpPump type Electrical
Fuel injector
Model/quantity 1010/1
Resistance 12 
Throttle body
Type/quantity 30RA-A05U/1
ID mark 2GC1 00
Fuel line pressure (at idle) 300.0–390.0 kPa (3.00–3.90 kgf/cm
2, 43.5–
56.6 psi)
Throttle position sensor Resistance 6.30 k 
Output voltage (at idle) 0.48–0.52 V
Fuel injection sensor Crankshaft position sensor resistance 228–342 
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage 3.61–3.67 V at 101.3 kPa (3.61–3.67 V at 1.01 kgf/cm
2, 3.61–3.67 V at 14.7 psi)
Intake air temperature sensor resistance 290–390  at 80 °C (290–390  at 176 °F)
Coolant temperature sensor resistance 2512–2777  at 20 °C (2512–2777  at 68 °F)
210–220  at 100 °C (210–220  at 212 °F)
Idling condition
Engine idling speed 1900–2100 r/min
CO% 3.5–4.5 % (USA) (CAN)
Intake vacuum 32.8–36.8 kPa (246–276 mmHg, 9.7–10.9 inHg) (USA) (CAN)
Water temperature 70–90 °C (158–194 °F)
Oil temperature 70–80 °C (158–176 °F)
Throttle grip free play 3.0–6.0 mm (0.12–0.24 in)

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
2-8
Rear brakeType Hydraulic single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Brake pedal position 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
Rear disc brake
Disc outside diameter  thickness 245.0  4.0 mm (9.65  0.16 in)
Brake disc thickness limit 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Brake disc runout limit (as measured on wheel) 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Brake pad lining thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside diameter 11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Caliper cylinder inside diameter 25.40 mm (1.00 in)
Specified brake fluid DOT 4
Steering Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing
Center to lock angle (left) 43.0 °
Center to lock angle (right) 43.0 °
Front suspension
Type Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type Coil spring/Hydraulic damper
Front fork travel 310.0 mm (12.20 in)
Fork spring free length 470.0 mm (18.50 in)
Limit 465.0 mm (18.31 in)
Fork spring installed length 470.0 mm (18.50 in)
Spring rate K1 4.50 N/mm (0.46 kgf/mm, 25.71 lbf/in)
Spring stroke K1 0.0–310.0 mm (0.00–12.20 in)
Inner tube outer diameter 48 mm (1.9 in)
Inner tube bending limit 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Optional spring available Yes
Recommended oil Yamaha Suspension Oil S1
Quantity 545.0 cm
3 (18.43 US oz, 19.18 Imp.oz)
Rebound damping adjusting positions
Minimum 20 clicks out*
Standard 11 clicks out*
Maximum Fully turned in * With the adjuster fully turned in
Compression damping adjusting positions Minimum 20 clicks out*
Standard 13 clicks out*
Maximum Fully turned in
* With the adjuster fully turned in

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
2-9
Rear suspensionType Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type Coil spring/Gas-hydraulic damper
Rear shock absorber assembly travel 126.0 mm (4.96 in)
Spring free length 275.0 mm (10.83 in)
Spring installed length 263.0 mm (10.35 in)
Spring rate K1 56.00 N/mm (5.71 kgf/mm, 319.76 lbf/in)
Spring stroke K1 0.0–150.0 mm (0.00–5.91 in)
Optional spring available Yes
Enclosed gas/air pressure (STD) 980 kPa (9.8 kgf/cm
2, 139.4 psi)
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum Position in which the spring is turned in 1.5 mm
(0.06 in) from its free length.
Standard Position in which the spring is turned in 12 mm
(0.47 in) from its free length.
Maximum Position in which the spring is turned in 18 mm
(0.71 in) from its free length.
Rebound damping adjusting positions Minimum 30 clicks out*
Standard 14 clicks out*
Maximum Fully turned in
* With the adjuster fully turned in
Compression damping setting
(for fast compression damping)Minimum 2 turns out*
Standard 1-3/4 turns out*
Maximum Fully turned in
* With the adjuster fully turned in
Compression damping setting
(for slow compression damping)Minimum 20 clicks out*
Standard 10 clicks out*
Maximum Fully turned in
* With the adjuster fully turned in
Swingarm Swingarm end free play limit (radial) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Swingarm end free play limit (axial) 0.2–0.9 mm (0.01–0.04 in)
Drive chainSize/manufacturer DID520VM2/DAIDO
Number of links 114
Drive chain slack (on a suitable stand) 50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
15-link length limit 239.3 mm (9.42 in)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS2GC1064
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VoltageSystem voltage 12 V
Ignition systemIgnition system TCI
Advancer type Digital
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) 10.0 ° at 2000 r/min
Engine control unitModel/manufacturer 2GC0/YAMAHA (USA) (CAN) 2GC1/YAMAHA (EUR) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Ignition coilMinimum ignition spark gap 6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Primary coil resistance 2.16–2.64 
Secondary coil resistance 8.64–12.96 k 
Spark plug cap
Resistance 7.50–12.50 k 
Lean angle sensor output voltage
Operating angle 45 °
Output voltage up to operating angle 3.7–4.4 V
Output voltage over operating angle 0.4–1.4 V
AC magneto
Standard output 14.0 V, 160 W at 5000 r/min
Stator coil resistance 0.528–0.792  (W–W)
Rectifier/regulator
Regulator type Three-phase
No load regulated voltage 14.1–14.9 V
Rectifier capacity (DC) 35.0 A
BatteryModel YTZ7S (F)
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 6.0 Ah (10HR)
Specific gravity 1.31
Manufacturer GS YUASA
Ten hour rate charging current 0.60 A
Headlight
Bulb type Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage  quantity
Headlight HS1, 35.0 W/35.0 W  1 (Hi)
Tail/brake light LED
Meter lighting EL (Electroluminescent)
Indicator light
Fuel level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W  1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W  1
Electric starting system
System type Constant mesh

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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EAS2GC1068
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
EAS2GC1069ENGINE
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Oil seal lips
Bearing
O-ring
Camshaft cap bolt threads and contacting surface
Cylinder head bolt threads, seats, washers
Valve stems
Valve stem ends
Valve lifter outer surface
Camshaft lobe and journal
Valve lifter top surface
Crankshaft journal
Crankshaft big end thrust surfaces
Piston outer surface
Piston pin outer surface
Decompression system moving parts
Water pump impeller shaft
Oil pump rotors (inner and outer)
Oil passage gasket
Oil pump shaft
Kick gear and ratchet wheel
Kick shaft
Kick idle gear inner surface
Ratchet wheel and ratchet wheel guide contacting portion
Primary drive gear nut threads and contacting surface
Primary driven gear inner surface and end surface
Clutch push rod washer
Clutch push rod 1 outer surface
Clutch push rod 1 thrust surface
Clutch push rod 2 outer surface
Push lever shaft outer surface
Transmission gear inner surface (wheel and pinion) and collar
Transmission gears (shift fork groove)
Shift cam grooves
Shift fork and shift fork guide outer surface
Shift shaft and collar
Shift lever assembly moving parts
Damper assembly shaft, thrust surfaces, washers
LS
E
LS
E
M
M
M
E
M
E
M
E
E
M
E
E
E
LS
E
M
E
E
M
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
M
E
E
E
E
E
E

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
2-22
EAS2GC1070CHASSISStarter idle gear inner surface, thrust surfaces
Starter clutch drive gear inner surface, thrust surfaces
Cylinder head cover gasket
Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Crankcase mating surface Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Stator assembly lead grommet Yamaha bond
No.1215
(Three bond No.1215®)
Lubrication point Lubricant types
Upper bearings (steering head)
Upper bearings and bearing race cover (steering head)
Lower bearings and oil seal lip (steering head)
Steering stem threads and nut contacting surface
Pivot shaft bearing
Swingarm pivot portion (collar side surface and thrust bearing)
Swingarm pivot portion (collar outer surface)
Swingarm pivot portion (oil seal lip)
Pivot shaft outer surface
Relay arm bearing and oil seal lip
Relay arm thrust washer surface (both sides)
Relay arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Relay arm bolt threads (swingarm side)
Connecting arm bearing and oil seal lip
Connecting arm collar outer surface and bolt outer surface
Rear shock absorber assembly collar outer surface and dust seal lip (upper
side)
Rear shock absorber assembly bearing and dust seal lip (lower side)
Brake pedal pivot portion (O-ring and bolt outer surface)
Front wheel oil seal lip
Front wheel axle outer surface
Rear wheel oil seal lip
Rear wheel axle outer surface
Sidestand pivot portion and collar outer surface
Push rod contacting portion (front brake master cylinder)
Front brake lever bolt outer surface Lubrication point
Lubricant types
E
E
LS
LS
LS
LS
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
S
S