Yamaha YZ450F User Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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2. Attach:
• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”
To the high tension code “3”.
3. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE
IDLING SPEED” on page 3-16.
4. Check:
• Ignition timing
Check whether the alignment mark “a” on
the left crankcase cover is within the firing
range “b” on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range  Check rotor and
Crankshaft position sensor.
5. Install:
• Timing mark accessing screw
Timing light
90890-03141
YU-03141
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
YU-39951-B
Timing mark accessing screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
a
b
T
R
.
.

Yamaha YZ450F Specifications

General

Displacement	449cc
Bore x Stroke	97.0 mm x 60.8 mm
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Width	32.5 in
Seat Height	38.2 in
Wheelbase	58.5 in
Fuel Capacity	1.6 gal
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Front Suspension	KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 12.2-in travel
Front Brakes	Hydraulic single disc, 270mm
Rear Brakes	Hydraulic single disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-19
Wet Weight	245 lbs
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve