Yamaha YZ85G User manual

DIC183
YZ85 / YZ85G
YZ85LW / YZ85LWG
1SN-28199-84
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Read this manual carefully before oper-
ating this vehicle.
Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel
avant la première utilisation du véhicule.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanlei-
tung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Fahr-
zeug in Betrieb nehmen.
YZ85
YZ85LW
MOTORCYCLE
MOTO
MOTORRAD

DIC183
Original instructions
Notice originale
Originalbetriebsanleitung
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ
AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2015.06-0.5×1 CR
(E,F,G)

Read this manual carefully before oper-
ating this vehicle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
YZ85
YZ85LW
MOTORCYCLE
YZ85 / YZ85G
YZ85LW / YZ85LWG
1SN-28199-84-E0
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Readthis manual carefully before operatingthis vehicle. This manual
shouldstay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Introduction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZ85 / YZ85G / YZ85LW /
YZ85LWG. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production
of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high
degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these
fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic
maintenance of this motorcycle. If you have any questions concerning the opera-
tion or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There-
fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10032
Please readthis manual carefully andcompletely before operatingthis mo-
torcycle.
WARNING
EWA14352
This motorcycle is designedandmanufacturedfor off-roaduse only. It is il-
legal to operate this motorcycle on any public street, roador highway. Such
use is prohibitedby law. This motorcycle complies with almost all state off-
highway noise level andspark arrester laws andregulations. Please check
your local ridinglaws andregulations before operatingthis motorcycle.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
Read this manual completely before operating your motorcycle. Make sure
you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the motorcycle.
Never operate a motorcycle without proper training or instruction.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This motorcycle is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this motorcycle, you
should understand the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be
sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical
abilities, and judgment. Some children may not be able to operate a motorcycle
safely. Parents should supervise their child’s use of the motorcycle at all times.
Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the
ability to operate the motorcycle safely.
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Introduction
Motorcycles are single track vehicles. Their safe use andoperation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper ridingtechniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator shouldknow the followingrequirements before
ridingthis motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of mo-
torcycle operation.
Observe the warnings and maintenance requirements in this Owner’s Manu-
al.
Obtain qualified training in safe and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical service as indicated in this Owner’s Manual
and/or when made necessary by mechanical conditions.
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Important manual information
EAU63350
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EAU10201
This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or
serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoiddamage to the vehi-
cle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
YZ85 / YZ85G / YZ85LW / YZ85LWG
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2015 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, May 2015
All rights reserved.
Any reprintingor unauthorizeduse
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printedin Japan.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Table of contents
Location of important labels........... 1-1
Safety information............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument andcontrol functions... 4-1
Handlebar switch............................ 4-1
Clutch lever .................................... 4-1
Shift pedal ...................................... 4-2
Brake lever...................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap.................................. 4-3
Fuel................................................. 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose.................. 4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) knob ....................... 4-7
Kickstarter ...................................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-8
Adjusting the front fork................... 4-8
Front fork bleeding ....................... 4-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-10
Removable sidestand................... 4-13
For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 5-1
Operation andimportant riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Transmission oil.............................. 7-7
Coolant............................................7-8
Cleaning the air filter element .......7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ...............7-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed .........................................7-13
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................7-13
Tires ..............................................7-14
Spoke wheels................................7-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................7-17
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................7-18
Checking the shift pedal ...............7-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads...........................................7-19
Checking the brake fluid level.......7-20
Changing the brake fluid...............7-21
Drive chain slack ...........................7-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ..........................................7-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................7-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension....7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-26
Checking the front fork .................7-26
Checking the steering ...................7-27
Checking the wheel bearings........7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ...........7-28
Front wheel ...................................7-28
Rear wheel ....................................7-29
Troubleshooting ............................7-31
Troubleshooting charts .................7-32
Motorcycle care andstorage..........8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care.................................................8-1
Storage............................................8-3
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Table of contents
Specifications ...................................9-1
Consumer information ...................10-1
Identification numbers...................10-1
Index ................................................11-1
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1
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Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important in-
formation for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels
from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement
label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Canada
1,2,3 4
8910
5 6,7
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For Canada
Use premium unleaded
gasoline / oil premix only.
3XJ-2415E-A1
Utiliser de préférence un mélange
huile/super sans plomb.
3XJ-2415E-B1
4SR-2416E-00
3JK-82377-00
This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
12
4
5
3
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For Canada
WARNING
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER. You increase
your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger.
NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC
ROADS. You can collide with another vehicle if
you operate this vehicle on a public road.
ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE
HELMET, eye protection, and protective clothing.
EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY.
5PA-2118K-00
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES
ETIQUETTES AVANT D’UTILISER CE VEHICULE.
NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER. La conduite avec
passager augmente les risques de perte de contrôle.
NE JAMAIS ROULER SUR DES CHEMINS PUBLICS.
Vous pourriez entrer en collision avec un autre véhicule .
TOUJOURS PORTER UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTE
APPROUVE, des lunettes et des vêtements de protection.
EXCLUSIVEMENT POUR L’USAGE D’UN CONDUCTEUR
EXPERIMENTE.
5PA-2118K-10
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
TIRE INFORMATION
La pression des pneus à froid doit normalement
être réglée comme suit.
AVANT
ARRIERE
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-B0
INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS
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C
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V
S
S
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C
A
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A
D
A
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N
S
V
A
C
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P
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506
6
7
8
910
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1
For Europe
3
12
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1
For Europe
5PG-2816R-00
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
4AA-22259-40
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
YAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
1
3
2
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1
Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
Read the Owner’s manual.
Always use an approved helmet and protective
gear.
Use from 6 years old.
Operation of this motorcycle by children under
the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children.
Never use on paved roads.
Never carry passengers.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
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1
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid
draining the battery.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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1
For Oceania andSouth Africa
3
12
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For Oceania andSouth Africa
4AA-22259-40
WARNING
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER. You increase
your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger.
NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC
ROADS. You can collide with another vehicle if
you operate this vehicle on a public road.
ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE
HELMET, eye protection, and protective clothing.
EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY.
5PA-2118K-00
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
TIRE INFORMATION
1
3
2
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2
Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.
This motorcycle is designed for
off-road use only, therefore, it is il-
legal to operate it on public
streets, roads, or highways, even
a dirt or gravel one. Off-road use
on public lands may be illegal.
Please check local regulations be-
fore riding.
This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator only. No pas-
sengers.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle
without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certified staff.
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Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators.
• Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified oper-
ators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the motorcycle and
all of its controls.
Many accidents have been
caused by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
turn due to excessive speed or un-
dercornering (insufficient lean an-
gle for the speed). Never travel
faster than warranted by condi-
tions.
Ride cautiously in unfamiliar ar-
eas. You may encounter hidden
obstacles that could cause an ac-
cident.
The posture of the operator is im-
portant for proper control. The op-
erator should keep both hands on
the handlebar and both feet on the
operator footrests during opera-
tion to maintain control of the mo-
torcycle.
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Be sure the transmission is in neu-
tral before starting the engine.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the pre-
vention or reduction of head injuries.
Always wear an approved helmet.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective
in preventing or reducing abra-
sions or lacerations.
Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause
burns.
AvoidCarbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause head-
aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
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