brake YAMAHA YZ65 2018 Owner's Manual

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fected
area any lon ger than in-
structed . Also, thorou ghly rinse
the area off with water, immed i-
ately dry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
 Improper cleanin g can damag e
plastic parts (such as cowlin gs,
panels, etc.) an d the mufflers.
Use only a soft, clean cloth or
spon ge with water to clean
plastic. However, if the plastic
parts cannot be thorou ghly
cleaned with water, dilute d mil d
d eter gent with water may b e
use d. Be sure to rinse off any
d eter gent resi due using plenty
of water, as it is harmful to plas-
tic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon ges which have b een in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui
d,
an

tifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, an d switches),
b reather hoses an d vents.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system.
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
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WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water and a mild d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suita ble care
prod uct.
 Avoi d usin g a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
EAU41515
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines, and the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up.
4. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
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b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
5. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
brake pedal.
6. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Specifications
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Front tire:
Type:With tube
Size:
60/100-14 30M
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MAXXCROSS SI
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size: 80/100-12 41M
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MAXXCROSS SI
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 1.60 x 14
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 1.60 x 12
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 215 mm (8.5 in)
Rear suspension:
Type: Swingarm
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 270 mm (10.6 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:CDI
Charging system: CDI magneto
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Index
A
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-10
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-24
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-20
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-19
Brake lever ............................................. 4-2
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-17
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-24
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting ........................... 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever ............................................ 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-16
Coolant ................................................... 7-8
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-21
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-12
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm ......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-18
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 4-9
Front fork, bleeding .............................. 4-10
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-26
Fuel......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap.......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch ................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers.......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter .............................................. 4-7
L
Labels, location ...................................... 1-1
M
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
P
Parking ................................................... 6-5
Part locations ......................................... 3-1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 7-2
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 7-25
S
Safety information................................... 2-1
Seat......................................................... 4-8
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal............................................... 4-2
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-11
Sidestand .............................................. 4-15
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ................................................... 6-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-26
Storage ................................................... 8-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 7-27
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-25
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-23
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-7
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-30
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 7-31
V
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 7-27
Wheel (front).......................................... 7-28
Wheel (rear) ........................................... 7-29
Wheels .................................................. 7-16
Y
YPVS system ........................................ 4-16
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