oil YAMAHA YZ450F 2003 User Guide

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GEN
INFO
CLEANING AND STORAGE
8. Automotive wax may be applied to all
painted or chromed surfaces. Avoid com-
bination cleaner-waxes, as they may con-
tain abrasives.
9. After completing the above, start the
engine and allow it to idle for several min-
utes.
EC1B2001
STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be
taken to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the
machine thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and the
carburetor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a table-
spoon of SAE 10W-30 motor oil in the
spark plug hole, and reinstall the plug.
With the engine stop switch pushed in,
kick the engine over several times to coat
the cylinder walls with oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thor-
oughly with solvent, and lubricate it.
Reinstall the chain or store it in a plastic
bag tied to the frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe
outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a humid
or salt-air environment, coat all exposed
metal surfaces with a film of light oil. Do
not apply oil to rubber parts or the seat
cover.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before the
machine is stored.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ450FR (USA)
YZ450F (EUROPE)
YZ450F(R) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Model code number: 5TA1 (USA)
5TA2 (EUROPE)
5TA4 (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions:
Overall length 2,171 mm (85.5 in)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 in)
Overall height 1,303 mm (51.3 in)
Seat height 995 mm (39.2 in)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Minimum ground clearance 371 mm (14.6 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 113.0 kg (249 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 449 cm
3

(15.8 Imp oz, 15.2 US oz)
Bore
×
stroke 95.0
×
63.4 mm (3.74
×
2.50 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
Å

Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type SG
motor oil (Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower
ı

Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SG
motor oil (Non-Friction modified) and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50) (Non-Friction modi-
fied)
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SG” or higher grade
-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122°CTemp.
°F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a research
octane number of 95 or higher.(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR MX39
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: USA, CDN, ZA,
AUS, NZEUROPE
Primary reduction system Gear
←
Primary reduction ratio 62/22 (2.818)
←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
←
Secondary reduction ratio 48/14 (3.429) 47/14 (3.357)
Transmission type Constant mesh,
4-speed
←
Operation Left foot operation
←
Gear ratio: 1st 27/14 (1.929)
←
2nd 25/16 (1.563)
←
3rd 23/18 (1.278)
←
4th 21/20 (1.050)
←
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.2˚
Trail 118 mm (4.65 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
80/100-21 51R (For EUROPE except F)
Size (rear) 110/90-19 62M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
110/90-19 NHS (For EUROPE except F)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2

, 15 psi)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI magneto

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Piston rings:
Top ring:
Type Barrel ----
Dimensions (B
×
T) 1.2
×
3.5 mm (0.05
×
0.14 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.20 ~ 0.30 mm
(0.008 ~ 0.012 in)0.55 mm
(0.022 in)
Side clearance (installed) 0.030 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0026 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
2nd ring:
Type Taper ----
Dimensions (B
×
T) 1.00
×
3.35 mm (0.04
×
0.13 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.35 ~ 0.50 mm
(0.014 ~ 0.020 in)0.85 mm
(0.033 in)
Side clearance 0.020 ~ 0.055 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0022 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
Oil ring:
Dimensions (B
×
T) 2.0
×
2.9 mm (0.08
×
0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.2 ~ 0.5 mm (0.01 ~ 0.02 in) ----
Crankshaft:
Crank width “A”61.95 ~ 62.00 mm
(2.439 ~ 2.441 in)----
Runout limit “C”0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Big end side clearance “D”0.15 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.0059 ~ 0.0177 in)0.50 mm
(0.02 in)
Small end free play “F”0.4 ~ 1.0 mm (0.02 ~ 0.04 in) 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Balancer:
Balancer drive method Gear ----
Air filter oil grade: Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil ----Item Standard Limit
T
B
B
T
B
T

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Wire mesh type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance “A”0.12 mm or less
(0.0047 in or less)0.20 mm
(0.008 in)
Tip clearance “B”0.09 ~ 0.17 mm
(0.0035 ~ 0.0067 in)0.24 mm
(0.009 in)
Side clearance 0.03 ~ 0.10 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0039 in)0.17 mm
(0.007 in)
Bypass valve setting pressure 40 ~ 80 kPa (0.4 ~ 0.8 kg/cm
2

,
5.69 ~ 11.38 psi)----
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 117.8 mm (4.6 in) ----
Height 260 mm (10.2 in) ----
Thickness 32 mm (1.26 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2

, 15.6 psi) ----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.71 L (0.62 Imp qt, 0.75 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard
Lubrication chart:
Pressure feed
Splashed scavenge
Oil strainer
Oil pan Oil pump rotor 2
Oil pump rotor 1
Oil tank
Oil filter
Check ball
Cylinder head
Crank pinPiston pinPiston
Drive axleMain axleTransmission gears
Camshaft
Valve lifter

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S
×
1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6
×
1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12
×
1.0 1 37 3.7 27
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6
×
1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
M8
×
1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M10
×
1.25 4 Refer to NOTE.*
1

(nut) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Tensioner cap bolt M6
×
1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Timing chain guide (rear) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8
×
1.25 1 13 1.3 9.4
(bolt) M8
×
1.25 1 24 2.4 17
Silencer M8
×
1.25 2 35 3.5 25
Silencer clamp M8
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe protector M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Clamp (cylinder head side) M5
×
0.8 1 3 0.3 2.2
Clamp (carburetor side) M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter case M6
×
1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint clamp M6
×
1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint and air filter case M5
×
0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable cover M5
×
0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter element M6
×
1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator panel (upper) M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6
×
1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M6
×
1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator pipe 1, 2 M10
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Impeller M8
×
1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4
×
0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Oil pump M6
×
1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Engine oil drain bolt (oil filter) M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter cover M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 M10
×
1.25 1 20 2.0 14
M8
×
1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil delivery pipe 2 M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose M6
×
1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil check bolt M6
×
1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose clamp–2 2 0.2 1.4
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2

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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
NOTE:
*1: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb) in the proper tightening sequence,
remove and retighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb) in the proper tightening
sequence, and then tighten the cylinder head bolts further to reach the specified angle 180˚ in the
proper tightening sequence.Crankcase cover (right) M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase cover (left) M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 12 12 1.2 8.7
Clutch cable holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt (crankcase rear) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 1.4
(crankcase left) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt (frame) M8 × 1.25 1 23 2.3 17
Oil strainer (frame) M18 × 1.5 1 90 9.0 65
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 15 10 1.0 7.2
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Stopper plate M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kick starter M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Screw (kick starter) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Primary drive gear M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch boss M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Push lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 6 8 0.8 5.8
Balancer driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Balancer weight plate M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
EC212201
CHASSIS
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension:
Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in) ----
Fork spring free length 460 mm (18.1 in) 455 mm (17.9 in)
Spring rate, STD K = 4.51 N/mm
(0.46 kg/mm, 25.8 lb/in)----
Optional spring/spacer Yes ----
Oil capacity 568 cm
3
(20.0 Imp oz, 19.2 US oz) ----
Oil level 135 mm (5.31 in) ----

(From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod fully com-
pressed without spring.)80 ~ 150 mm (3.15 ~ 5.91 in) ----
Oil grade Suspension oil “01”----
Inner tube outer diameter 46 mm (1.81 in) ----
Front fork top endZero mm (Zero in)----
Rear suspension: USA, CDN,
AUS, NZ, ZAEUROPE
Shock absorber travel 132 mm
(5.20 in)←----
Spring free length 260 mm
(10.24 in)275 mm
(10.83 in)----
Fitting length 249 mm
(9.80 in)264 mm
(10.39 in)----
240.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.47 ~ 10.18 in)255.5 ~ 273.5mm
(10.06 ~ 10.77 in)----
Spring rate, STD K = 52.0 N/mm
(5.30 kg/mm,
296.8 lb/in)K = Approx.
52.0 N/mm
(5.30 kg/mm,
296.8 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes←----
Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa
(10 kg/cm
2,
142 psi)←----
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 in)