engine YAMAHA YZ450F 2015 Workshop Manual

ENGINE
3-18
TIP
Check that the alignment mark “c” on the cam-
shaft sprocket and the alignment mark “d” on
the intake camshaft sprocket are aligned with
the edge of the cylinder head.
c. Measure the valve clearance “e” using a
thickness gauge “1”.
TIP
Record the measured reading if the clearance
is incorrect.
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
5. Adjust:
• Valve clearance
▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
a. Remove the camshaft (intake and exhaust).
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
b. Remove the valve lifter “2” and the adjusting
pad “3” with a valve lapper “1”.
TIP
• Place a cloth in the timing chain space to pre-
vent adjusting pads from falling into the crank-
case.
• Identity each valve lifter and adjusting pad po-
sition very carefully so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original place.
c. Check the number on the originally installed
adjusting pad.
TIP
• The adjusting pad number “a” is indicated on
the top of the adjusting pad.
• For the number on the originally installed ad-
justing pad, convert the last digit of adjusting
pad number as per the below table.
b
a
dc
ee
1
Valve lapper
90890-04101
Valve lapping tool
YM-A8998
1
32

ENGINE
3-19
d. Select an adjusting pad with a proper valve
clearance from the adjusting pad selection
table.
TIP
• There are 25 types of adjusting pads, ranging
from 1.20 mm (0.0472 in) to 2.40 mm (0.0945
in), in increments of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
• The field where the number on the originally
installed adjusting pad and the measured
valve clearance intersect shows the adjusting
pad number to replace.
Example:
Pad number = 148
Rounded value = 150
e. Install the new adjusting pads “4” and the
valve lifters “5”.
ECA@
NOTICE
Do not twist adjusting pads and valve lifters
forcibly during installation.
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the valve lifters.
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the valve
stem ends.
• Check that the valve lifters turn smoothly
when rotated with your finger.
• Make sure that valve lifters and adjusting
pads are installed in place.
• Make sure that adjusting pads are installed
with their numbers facing upward.f. Install the camshafts (exhaust and intake).
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
g. Measure the valve clearance again.
h. If the valve clearance is out of specification,
repeat adjusting the valve clearance until it
is within specification.
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
Last digit of pad
numberRounded valve
0, 1 or 2 0
4, 5 or 6 5
8 or 9 10
4 5

ENGINE
3-20
INTAKE
EXHAUST
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.03 ~ 0.07 0.00 ~ 0.02
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155
160165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225
0.08 ~ 0.12
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235
0.13 ~ 0.20
0.21 ~ 0.25
125130135140145150155160165170175180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.26 ~ 0.30130135140145150155160165170175180185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.31 ~ 0.35 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.36 ~ 0.40 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.41 ~ 0.45 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.46 ~ 0.50 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.51 ~ 0.55 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.56 ~ 0.60 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.61 ~ 0.65 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.66 ~ 0.70 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.71 ~ 0.75 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.76 ~ 0.80 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.81 ~ 0.85 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.86 ~ 0.90 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.91 ~ 0.95 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
0.96 ~ 1.00 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
1.01 ~ 1.05 205 210 215 220 225 230 235240
1.06 ~ 1.10 210 215 220 225 230 235240
1.11 ~ 1.15 215 220 225 230 235240
1.16 ~ 1.20 220 225 230 235240
1.21 ~ 1.25 225 230 235240
1.26 ~ 1.30 230 235240
1.31 ~ 1.35 235240
1.36 ~ 1.40 240
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.00 ~ 0.04 120 125 130 135 140 145
150155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220
0.05 ~ 0.09
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225
0.10 ~ 0.14
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230
0.15 ~ 0.19120125130135140145150155160165170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235
0.20 ~ 0.25
0.26 ~ 0.30 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.31 ~ 0.35130135140145150155160165170175180185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.36 ~ 0.40 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.41 ~ 0.45 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.46 ~ 0.50 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.51 ~ 0.55 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.56 ~ 0.60 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.61 ~ 0.65 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.66 ~ 0.70 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.71 ~ 0.75 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.76 ~ 0.80 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.81 ~ 0.85 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.86 ~ 0.90 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.91 ~ 0.95 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
0.96 ~ 1.00 195 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
1.01 ~ 1.05 200 205 210 215 220 225230235240
1.06 ~ 1.10 205 210 215 220 225230235240
1.11 ~ 1.15 210 215 220 225230235240
1.16 ~ 1.20 215 220 225230235240
1.21 ~ 1.25 220 225230235240
1.26 ~ 1.30 225230235240
1.31 ~ 1.35 230235240
1.36 ~ 1.40 235240
1.41 ~ 1.45 240

CHASSIS
3-27
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA13540
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
EAS1SL5099ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACKECA13550
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
3. Pull the drive chain up above the drive chain
guide installation bolt with a force of about
50 N (5.0 kgf, 36 lbf).
4. Check:
• Drive chain slack “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
TIP
Measure drive chain slack between the drive
chain guide and the bottom of the chain as
shown.5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
a. Loosen the wheel axle nut “1”.
b. Loosen both locknuts “2”.
c. Turn the adjusting bolt “3” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
TIP
• To maintain the proper wheel alignment, ad-
just both sides evenly.
• Push the rear wheel forward to make sure that
there is no clearance between the swingarm
end plates and the ends of the swingarm.
d. Tighten the locknut.
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut.
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
Drive chain slack
50–60 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
Direction “a”
The drive chain slack decreases.
Direction “b”
The drive chain slack increases.
Locknut
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Wheel axle nut
135 Nm (13.5 m·kgf, 98 ft·lbf)
a
1
32
a
b
T R..
T R..

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-36
2. Attach:
• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”
To the high tension code “3”.
3. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE
IDLING SPEED” on page 3-16.
4. Check:
• Ignition timing
Check whether the alignment mark “a” on
the left crankcase cover is within the firing
range “b” on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range  Check rotor and
Crankshaft position sensor.
5. Install:
• Timing mark accessing screwTiming light
90890-03141
YU-03141
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
YU-39951-B
Timing mark accessing screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
a
b
T R..

GENERAL CHASSIS
4-1
EAS1SL5118
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS1SL5119
GENERAL CHASSIS
Removing the seat and side cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left) 1
3 Air scoop (right) 1
4 Side cover (left) 1
5 Side cover (right) 1
6 Number plate 1
7 Rear fender 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4 (2)
75
1
3
6
2
7 Nm (0.7 m•kgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
22 Nm (2.2 mkgf, 16 ftIbf)T.R.
1.3 Nm (0.13 mkgf, 0.94 ftIbf)T.R.16 Nm (1.6 mkgf, 12 ftIbf)T.R.

HANDLEBAR
4-31
EAS1SL5162
HANDLEBAR
Removing the handlebar
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Number plate Remove the band only.
1 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
2 Clutch lever holder 1
3 Engine stop switch 1
4 Brake master cylinder 1
5 Throttle cable cap 1
6 Throttle cable (pull) 1 Disconnect.
7 Throttle cable (return) 1 Disconnect.
8 Right grip 1
9 Tube guide 1
10 Collars 1
11 Left grip 1
12 Handlebar upper holder 2
13 Handlebar 1
14 Handlebar lower holder 2
15 Damper 4

HANDLEBAR
4-34
3. Tighten:
• Lower handlebar holder nut4. Install:
• Handlebar grip “1”
▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
a. Slightly coat the handlebar left end with a
rubber adhesive.
b. Install the handlebar grip on the handlebar
by pressing the grip from the left side.
c. Wipe off any excess adhesive with a clean
cloth.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Install the handlebar grip to the handlebar so
that the line “a” between the two arrow marks
faces straight upward.
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
5. Install:
• Engine stop switch “1”
• Clutch lever “2”
• Clutch lever holder “3”
•Clamp “4”
TIP
• The engine stop switch, the clutch lever, and
the clutch lever holder should be installed ac-
cording to the dimensions shown.
• Pass the engine stop switch lead through the
middle of the clutch lever holder. Lower handlebar holder nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
3
4
T R..
Engine stop switch screw
0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
T R..

CHAIN DRIVE
4-63
EAS1SL5190
CHAIN DRIVE
Removing the drive chain
Job Order Part name Q’ty Servicing Information
Drive sprocket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Drive chain 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1
T.R.75 Nm (7.5 mlbf) kgf, 54 ft
T.R.7 Nm (0.7 mlbf) kgf, 5.1 ft

CHAIN DRIVE
4-65
4. Check:
• Drive chain rollers “1”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain side plates “2”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
5. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
EAS1SL5193CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the
drive sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the drive sprocket
and the rear wheel sprocket as a set.
EAS1SL5194CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
Refer to “CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET” on page 4-8.
EAS1SL5195INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Install:
• Drive chain “1”
• Drive chain joint “2”
• Joint clip “3”
EWA
WARNING
When installing the joint clip, always keep
the direction as shown in the figure.2. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
3. Install:
• Drive sprocket
• Lock washer
• Drive sprocket nut
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
ECA1DX1014
NOTICE
Never install a new drive chain onto worn
drive sprockets; this will dramatically short-
en the drive chain’s life.
4. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” on page 3-27.
ECA13550
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive sprocket
New
Drive sprocket nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Drive chain slack
50–60 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
New
T R..