Yamaha yz450f 2012 Service Manual

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SEAT AND SIDE COVERS
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
INSULATOR
1. Inspect:
• Insulator 1 "1"
• Insulator 2 "2"
• Insulator 3 "3"
• Insulator 4 "4"
• Insulator 5 "5"
Damage → Replace.
• Affix insulators 1–5 to the side cov-
ers as shown.
• If the insulators overlap, affix insula-
tors 2 and 4 on top of the other insu-
lators.
• Make sure that the insulators do not
protrude past the edges of the side
covers.
REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE
1. Remove:
• Bolt (number plate)
• Number plate "1"
• The projection "a" is inserted into
the band of the number plate. Pull
the band off the projection before
removal.
• Remove the clutch cable "2" from
the cable guide "b" on the number
plate.
• The projection "c" on the lower
bracket is inserted into the number
plate. Remove the number plate by
pulling it off the projection.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
PROTECTOR
1. Inspect:
•Protector
Wear/damage → Replace.
Affix the protector as shown.
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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