Yamaha yz450f 2012 Service Manual

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STEERING
STEERING
REMOVING THE STEERING
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
TIGHTENING STEPS:
• Tighten ring nut. 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb)
• Loosen it one turn.
• Retighten it. 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.
Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Number plate
Refer to "SEAT AND SIDE COVERS" section
in the CHAPTER 4.
Handlebar Refer to "HANDLEBAR" section.
1 Front fender 1
2 Steering stem nut 1
3 Front fork 2 Refer to "FRONT FORK" section.
4 Upper bracket 1
5 Steering ring nut 1 Refer to removal section.
6 Lower bracket 1
7 Bearing race cover 1
8 Upper bearing 1
9 Lower bearing 1 Refer to removal section.

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