ECO mode YAMAHA YZ85 2019 Owners Manual

Safety information
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2tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-14 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks. 
Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Instrument and control functions
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EAU13641
Starter (choke) kno b
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction (a) to turn
on the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction (b) to turn
off the starter (choke).
EAU13651
Kickstarter
To start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully. This model is equipped with a pri-
mary kickstarter, allowing the engine to
be started in any gear if the clutch is
disengaged. However, shifting the
transmission into the neutral position
before starting is recommended.
1. Starter (choke) knob
1
(b)
(a)
1. Kickstarter lever
1
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Operation and important ri din g points
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d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
EAU16691To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear.
3. Open the throttle gradually and si- multaneously release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle, and at the
same time, quickly pull the clutch
lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle halfway and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next gear.
EAU16711To decelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes to
slow the motorcycle.
2. Downshift through the gears and shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped.
EAU41506
Engine break-in
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
TIP
Before starting the engine for the first
time, the air filter must be lubricated.
(See page 7-10.)
En gine break-in proce dure
1. Fill the fuel tank with a break-in oil- fuel mixture as follows.
2. Start and warm up the engine. Check the operation of the con-
trols and the engine stop switch.
(See page 4-1.)
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle
openings for 5 to 8 minutes. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug condition (see page 7-6); it
will show a rich condition during
break-in.
4. Allow the engine to cool. Restart the engine and operate the motor-
cycle as in the step above for 5 mi-
nutes. Then, very briefly shift to
Recommen ded 2-stroke en gine oil:
YAMALUBE 2R
Mixin g ratio ( gasoline to oil):
15:1
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:1820 mm (71.7 in) (YZ85, YZ85K)
1895 mm (74.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Overall width: 760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall height:
1145 mm (45.1 in) (YZ85, YZ85K)
1175 mm (46.3 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Seat height:
840 mm (33.1 in) (YZ85, YZ85K)
870 mm (34.3 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Wheelbase:
1255 mm (49.4 in) (YZ85, YZ85K)
1285 mm (50.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Ground clearance: 330 mm (12.99 in) (YZ85, YZ85K)
360 mm (14.17 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
73 kg (161 lb) (YZ85, YZ85K)
75 kg (165 lb) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
2-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 85 cm³
Bore × stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Compression ratio:
8.2–9.6 : 1
Starting system: Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Premix lubrication
Engine oil:
Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2R
Recommended brand: YAMALUBE
Transmission oil:
Type:Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or higher or
Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Quantity: 0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:
Radiator (including all routes): 0.55 L (0.58 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.3 US gal, 1.1 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
PWK28 × 1
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR10EG
Spark plug gap: 0.5–0.6 mm (0.020–0.024 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:3.611 (65/18)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 3.286 (46/14) (YZ85, YZ85K)
3.643 (51/14) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWK)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:2.455 (27/11)
2nd: 1.882 (32/17)
3rd:
1.529 (26/17)
4th: 1.294 (22/17)
5th: 1.130 (26/23)
6th:
1.000 (25/25)
Chassis:
Frame type: Semi double cradle
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