Yamaha 2003 YZ450FR Application guide

LIT-11626-16-38
YZ450FR
5TA-28199-10
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL

EC010000
YZ450FR
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, June 2002
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
P/N. LIT-11626-16-38

EC020000
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Yamaha YZ series. This model is the culmina-
tion of Yamaha’s vast experience in the pro-
duction of pacesetting racing machines. It
represents the highest grade of craftsmanship
and reliability that have made Yamaha a
leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection,
basic maintenance and tuning of your
machine. If you have any questions about this
manual or your machine, please contact your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
As improvements are made on this model,
some data in this manual may become out-
dated. If you have any questions, please con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU
HAVE ATTAINED A SATISFACTORY
KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND
OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU
HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND
PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR
INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTE-
NANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING
SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFETY
ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELI-
ABILITY OF THIS MACHINE.