change wheel YAMAHA YZ85 2017 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
9 *Rotor nut
(flywheel magneto) Tighten.√√
10 *
Kickstarter system Check idle gear for damage.√ Replace if necessary.
Check exhaust pipe and muffler for
carbon deposits.
√√
11 *Exhaust system
Clean.
√ Check crankshaft for carbon deposits and damage.12 *Crankshaft
Clean.
√ √
√
√
13 *
Carburetor Check carburetor settings and for
obstructions.√√
Adjust and clean.√√ Check condition.√√
14Spark plug Clean and regap.
Replace.
√ Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
15 *Drive chain Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain
with Yamaha chain and cable lube or
equivalent.√√
Replace.√
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
After
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
6 *Clutch Check clutch housing, friction plates,
clutch plates and clutch springs for
wear or damage.√√
Adjust.
Replace.
√
7 *
Transmission Change the transmission oil.√√ Check transmission for damage.√ Replace bearings.√
8 *Shift forks, guide
bars, shift cam Check all parts for wear and damage.√ Replace if necessary.
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7
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TIP
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid levels.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
23 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and adjust.√√ Tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.
√√ ∗
24 *Drive chain roller
and support guide Check for wear or damage.√ Replace if necessary.
25
*Rear suspension Check operation and tighten if
necessary.√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√
Check operation, free play, and tighten if necessary.√√
26 *
Steering head Clean and lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease.√
Replace bearings.√ Check tire air pressure, wheel runout, spokes for looseness, and tires for
wear.
√√
Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary.√√
27 *Tires and wheels
Check wheel bearings for looseness.√ Lubricate wheel bearings with
lithium-soap-based grease.√
Replace wheel bearings.√
28 *Moving parts and ca-
bles Lubricate.√√
29 *
Throttle grip Check operation.√√ Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing.
After washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain.∗
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7

The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-related parts, includ-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience.
 It is not recommen ded to patch
a puncture d tu be. If unavoid -
a b le, however, patch the tu be
very carefully an d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality prod uct.
EAU48322
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mod el are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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7
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Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU41415To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand. (See page 7-28.)
2. Confirm the rear wheel is off the ground and the rear shock ab-
sorber is fully extended.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or b reakag e. To prevent
this from occurrin g, keep the
d rive chain slack within the
specified limits.
[ECA10572]
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
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