brake YAMAHA YZ85 2020 Owner's Manual

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EAU37834
Matte color caution
NOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colore d finishe d parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what pro ducts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical prod ucts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applied to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU86440
Care
Frequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.
TIP
 The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
NOTICE
ECA26280
Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical dama ge. Do
not use:  high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepag e and d eterioration of
wheel bearin gs, brakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical de-
vices. Avoi d hi gh-pressure
d eter gent applications such as
those availa ble in coin-operate d
car washers.
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
harsh chemicals, inclu din g
stron g aci dic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma gne-
sium wheels.
 harsh chemicals, ab rasive
cleanin g compoun ds, or wax on
matte-finished parts. Brushes
can scratch an d damag e the
matte-finish, use soft spon ge or
towel only.
 towels, spon ges, or brushes
contaminate d with a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts or stron g
chemicals such as, solvents,
g asoline, rust removers, brake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow prod uct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washing
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the win dshiel d. A dditionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for
plastic may scratch the win d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g prod ucts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
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8 2. For drive chain-equipped models:
Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply silicone or oil spray to seats, han d g rips,
ru bber foot pe gs or tire trea ds.
Otherwise these parts will be-
come slippery, which coul d
cause loss of control. Thor-
ou ghly clean the surfaces of
these parts before operatin g the
vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several mi-
nutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts.
 Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pa ds with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:1820 mm (71.7 in) (YZ85, YZ85L)
1895 mm (74.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Overall width: 760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall height:
1145 mm (45.1 in) (YZ85, YZ85L)
1175 mm (46.3 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Seat height:
840 mm (33.1 in) (YZ85, YZ85L)
870 mm (34.3 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Wheelbase:
1255 mm (49.4 in) (YZ85, YZ85L)
1285 mm (50.6 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Ground clearance: 330 mm (12.99 in) (YZ85, YZ85L)
360 mm (14.17 in) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
73 kg (161 lb) (YZ85, YZ85L)
75 kg (165 lb) (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
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)
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Engine oil:
Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2R
Recommended brand:
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)
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 98
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.3 US gal, 1.1 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
PWK28 × 1
Drivetrain:
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)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size: 70/100-17 40M (YZ85, YZ85L)
70/100-19 42M (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/MX3SF
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size: 90/100-14 49M (YZ85, YZ85L)
90/100-16 52M (YZ85LW, YZ85LWL)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/MX3S
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
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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 ............................ 7-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-20
Brake lever .............................................. 4-2
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-18
Brake pedal............................................. 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-25
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever ............................................. 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-17
Coolant ................................................... 7-8
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-23
Drive chain slack................................... 7-21
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-13
Engine overheating ............................... 7-33
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-3
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 7-19
Front fork, adjusting................................ 4-9
Front fork, bleeding .............................. 4-11
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-26
Fuel ......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch .................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter............................................... 4-8
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 ................................................... 6-4
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-2
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-12
Sidestand ............................................. 4-15
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-3
Steering, checking................................ 7-27
Storage ................................................... 8-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 7-28
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-26
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-24
Throttle grip free play, adjusting........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Transmission oil ..................................... 7-7
Troubleshooting ................................... 7-31
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 7-32
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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