length YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Owner's Manual

CHASSIS
10-6
EAS1SL1377SUSPENSION SETTING (FRONT FORK)
TIP
• If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
• Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90–100 mm
(3.5–3.9 in).
Symptom
Section
CheckAdjustJumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire
range
Compression
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Oil amountDecrease oil amount by about
5–10 cm3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
SpringReplace with soft spring.
Unsmooth
movement over
entire range
Outer tube
Inner tube
Check for any bends, dents,
other noticeable scars, etc. If
any, replace affected parts.
Slide metalReplace with a new one for ex-
tended use.
Piston metalReplace with a new one for ex-
tended use.
Lower bracket
tightening
torqueRetighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movement
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Oil sealsApply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire
range, bottom
-
ing out
Compression
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Oil amountIncrease oil amount by about
5–10 cm3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
SpringReplace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward
stroke endOil amountDecrease oil amount by about
5 cm3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
Soft toward
stroke end, bot
-
toming out
Oil amount
Increase oil amount by about 5
cm3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
Stiff initial
movementCompression
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.

CHASSIS
10-7
EAS1SL1378SUSPENSION SETTING (REAR SHOCK ABSORBER)
TIP
• If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
• Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
Low front, tend-
ing to lower
front posture
Compression
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Balance with
rear endSet sunken length for 95–100
mm (3.7–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat (low
-
er rear posture).
Oil amountIncrease oil amount by about 5
cm3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
”Obtrusive”
front, tending to
upper front pos
-
ture
Compression
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Balance with
rear endSet sunken length for 90–95
mm (3.5–3.7 in) when one
passenger is astride seat (up
-
per rear posture).
SpringReplace with soft spring.
Oil amountDecrease oil amount by about
5–10 cm3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
Symptom
Section
CheckAdjustJumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap
Stiff, tending to
sink
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and un-
stable
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Low compres-
sion damping
Turn adjuster clockwise (about
1 click) to increase damping.
SpringReplace with stiff spring.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap

CHASSIS
10-8
Heavy and
dragging
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
SpringReplace with soft spring.
Poor road grip-
ping
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Low compres-
sion damping
Turn adjuster clockwise (about
1 click) to increase damping.
High compres-
sion damping
Turn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
SpringReplace with soft spring.
Bottoming out
High compres-
sion damping
Turn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
SpringReplace with stiff spring.
Bouncing
Rebound
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
SpringReplace with soft spring.
Stiff travel
High compres-
sion damping
Turn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 1/6 turn) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
SpringReplace with soft spring.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap