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OWNER’S SERVICE MANUALOWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

EAS1SL5002
YZ450F
YZ450FF
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
©2014 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
First edition, March 2014
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.

EAS1SL5007
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding.
TIP
The following symbols are not relevant to every vehicle.
SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION
Serviceable with engine mounted Gear oil
Filling fluid Molybdenum disulfide oil
Lubricant Brake fluid
Special tool Wheel bearing grease
Tightening torque Lithium-soap-based grease
Wear limit, clearance Molybdenum disulfide grease
Engine speed Silicone grease
Electrical data Locking agent (LOCTITE®)
Engine oil Replace the part with a new one.
G
M
BF
B
T R..
LS
M
S
LT
E
New

1
GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS............................................................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 1-4
IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................. 1-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................... 1-5
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................................................................... 1-5
MODEL LABEL........................................................................................... 1-5
FEATURES....................................................................................................... 1-6
OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM .................................................................. 1-6
FI SYSTEM................................................................................................. 1-7
INCLUDED PARTS.......................................................................................... 1-8
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................... 1-8
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-8
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-8
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR ...................................................................... 1-8
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-8
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION........................................................................ 1-10
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY.......................... 1-10
REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................... 1-10
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ................................................... 1-11
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS .................................... 1-11
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ................................................................... 1-11
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................. 1-11
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................................. 1-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................ 1-12
SPECIAL TOOLS........................................................................................... 1-15
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................................................................ 1-20
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-20
CLUTCH LEVER...................................................................................... 1-20
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-20
KICKSTARTER LEVER............................................................................ 1-20
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-20
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-20
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-21
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-21
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-21

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
1-12
EAS1SL5029
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
EAS1SL5030ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical parts handling
ECA16620
NOTICE
Handle electrical components with special
care, and do not subject them to strong
shocks.
ECA16630
NOTICE
Electrical components are very sensitive to
and can be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, never touch the terminals and be
sure to keep the contacts clean.
Checking the electrical system
ECA14371
NOTICE
Never insert the tester probes into the cou-
pler terminal slots. Always insert the probes
from the opposite end “a” of the coupler,
taking care not to loosen or damage the
leads.
ECA16640
NOTICE
For waterproof couplers, never insert the
tester probes directly into the coupler.
When performing any checks using a water-
proof coupler, use the specified test har-
ness or a suitable commercially available
test harness.
Checking the connections
Check leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
• Lead
• Coupler
• Connector
ECA16780
NOTICE
• When disconnecting a coupler, release the
coupler lock, hold both sections of the
coupler, and then disconnect the coupler.
• There are many types of coupler locks;
therefore, be sure to check the type of cou-
pler lock before disconnecting the cou-
pler.
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BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
1-13
ECA16790
NOTICE
When disconnecting a connector, do not
pull the leads. Hold both sections of the
connector, and then disconnect the con-
nector.
2. Check:
• Lead
• Coupler
• Connector
Moisture  Dry with compressed air.
Rust/stains  Connect and disconnect sev-
eral times.
3. Check:
• All connections
Loose connection  Connect properly.
TIP
• If the pin “1” on the terminal is flattened, bend
it up.
• After disassembling or assembling a coupler,
pull on the leads to make sure that they are in-
stalled securely.4. Connect:
• Lead
• Coupler
• Connector
TIP
• When connecting a coupler or a connector,
make sure that both terminals are connected
securely.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
1

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
1-14
5. Check:
• No continuity
TIP
• If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
• When checking the wire harness, perform
steps (1) to (4).
• As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer
available at most part stores.Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-2
EAS1SL5054
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 450 cm
3
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 97.0  60.8 mm (3.8  2.4 in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Starting system Kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 Imp.gal)
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40, SAE
20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement 0.69 L (0.73 US qt, 0.61 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter element replacement 0.67 L (0.71 US qt, 0.59 Imp.qt)
Oil filter
Oil filter type Paper
Oil pump
Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance Less than 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
Limit 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer-rotor
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity (including all routes) 1.04 L (1.10 US qt, 0.92 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.57 L (0.60 US qt, 0.50 mp.qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure 108–137 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2, 15.7–19.9
psi)
Radiator core
Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)

ENGINE
3-14
4. Install:
• Exhaust pipe protector
EAS1SL5085CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
2. Check:
• Fuel hose “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly.3. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
EAS1SL5086CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm this up for 2–3 min-
utes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 1 minute.
3. Check:
• Oil level
Make sure that the engine oil level is above
the minimum level mark “a” shown for the oil
level check window “1”, and that the engine
oil does not come out by removing the oil
check bolt “2”.
The minimum level mark “a” or below  Add
the engine oil until its level exceeds the min-
imum level mark “a”.
Engine oil coming out of the oil check bolt 
Drain it until its last drop is out.
ECA33DD018
NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase. Exhaust pipe protector screw
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
2
1
4
3
T R..
1
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Recommended engine oil type
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40,
SAE10W-50, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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