Yamaha YZ450F User Manual

HANDLEBAR
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10.Install:
• Rubber cover “1”
• Cover (throttle cable housings) “2”
11.Install:
• Front brake master cylinder assembly “1”
• Front brake master cylinder holder “2”
• Bolt (brake master cylinder holder) “3”
TIP
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark facing up.
• Install in order for the top of the front brake
master cylinder assembly to be level.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
12.Install:
• Clutch cable “1”
TIP
Before installation, apply the lithium-soap-
based grease to the clutch cable end.
13.Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LE-
VER FREE PLAY” on page 3-10.
14.Adjust:
• Throttle grip free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
GRIP FREE PLAY” on page 3-11.
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
T
R
.
.
Clutch lever free play
7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
1
LS

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