boot YAMAHA YZ450F 2004 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE
THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED STRICTLY
FOR COMPETITION USE, ONLY ON A
CLOSED COURSE. It is illegal for this
machine to be operated on any public street,
road, or highway. Off-road use on public lands
may also be illegal. Please check local regula-
tions before riding.
1. THIS MACHINE IS TO BE OPERATED
BY AN EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY.
Do not attempt to operate this
machine at maximum power until you
are totally familiar with its character-
istics.
2. THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE
RIDDEN BY THE OPERATOR ONLY.
Do not carry passengers on this
machine.
3. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE
APPAREL.
When operating this machine, always
wear an approved helmet with gog-
gles or a face shield. Also wear heavy
boots, gloves, and protective cloth-
ing. Always wear proper fitting cloth-
ing that will not be caught in any of
the moving parts or controls of the
machine.
4. ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE
IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
For safety and reliability, the machine
must be properly maintained. Always
perform the pre-operation checks
indicated in this manual. Correcting a
mechanical problem before you ride
may prevent an accident.
5. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Always turn off the engine while refu-
eling. Take care to not spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust system.
Never refuel in the vicinity of an open
flame, or while smoking.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A8300
MASTER CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY
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ıRear
Extent of removal:1 Front master cylinder disassembly2 Rear master cylinder disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
MASTER CYLINDER DISAS-
SEMBLY
1 Master cylinder cap 1
2 Diaphragm 1
3 Reservoir float 1
4 Master cylinder boot 1
5 Circlip 1 Use a long nose circlip pliers.
6 Plain washer 1
7 Push rod 1
8 Master cylinder kit 1
1
2
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
3. Install:
Spring 1
To master cylinder piston 2.
NOTE:
Install the spring at the smaller dia. side.
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ıRear
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4. Install:
[Front]
Master cylinder kit 1
Plain washer 2
Circlip 3
Master cylinder boot 4
To master cylinder 5.
[Rear]
Master cylinder kit 1
Push rod 2
Circlip 3
Master cylinder boot 4
To master cylinder 5.
NOTE:
Apply the brake fluid on the master cylinder
kit.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the tip
of the push rod.
When installing the circlip, use a long nose
circlip pliers.
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ıRear
EC5A5310
Front master cylinder
1. Install:
Master cylinder 1
Master cylinder bracket 2
Bolt (master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
Install the bracket so that the arrow mark a
face upward.
First tighten the bolts on the upper side of the
master cylinder bracket, and then tighten the
bolts on the lower side.
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T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)