Yamaha yz450f 2012 Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
FRONT FORK
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.
Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL" section.
Front brake caliper
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Number plate
Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS" section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Protector 1
2 Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 2 Only loosening.
3 Damper assembly 1
Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
Refer to removal section.
4 Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 2 Only loosening.
5 Front fork 1

Yamaha yz450f 2012 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	97.0mm x 60.8mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Tires Front	80/100-21
Tires Rear	120/80-19
Wheelbase	58.7 in
Trail	4.6 in
Fuel Capacity	1.6 gal
Wet Weight	245 lb
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Ignition	TCI
Suspension Front	Telescopic fork, 12.2 in travel
Suspension Rear	Swingarm, 12.4 in travel
Brakes Front	Hydraulic single disc brake, 250mm
Brakes Rear	Single disc, 245 mm