bulb YAMAHA YFZ450R 2011 Owners Manual

Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-40
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-41
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-44
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-44
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-46
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-47
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-47
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-50
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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EBU29960Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the seat. (See
page 4-10.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to“” and turn off all electrical
circuits.NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to“” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.EBU30160Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the
bolt, and then pulling the headlight unit as
shown.
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
1
2
Specified fuse:
20.0 A
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8 2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, oth-
erwise the transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly clean
off any dirt and fingerprints on the head-
light bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1
2
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
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85. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
7. Place the headlight unit in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt.8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25561Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).
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10
Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
250 mm (9.9 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
280 mm (11.0 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCICharging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LEDFuse:Fuse:
20.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery .......................................................................... 8-41
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-38
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-30
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-29
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-30
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-32
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-27
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-38
Brake pedal height, checking ....................................... 8-30
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-27
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-37
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-33
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-19
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ................. 8-9DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-36
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-34
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-13
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-44HHandlebar position, adjusting ...................................... 4-24
Handlebar switches ....................................................... 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-46
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-44IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning lights ................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
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