Yamaha YZ65 2021, Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 OWNER S MANUAL YZ65N BR8 28199 13 LIT 11626 35 02 YZ65 MOTORCYCLE Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle...

Page 2: ...reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently...

Page 3: ...ild to operate this motorcycle Do not attempt to op erate this motorcycle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating features and until you have been trained in safe and...

Page 4: ...the motorcycle at all times Parents should permit continued use only if they de termine that the child has the ability to operate the motorcycle safely Motorcycles are single track vehicles Their saf...

Page 5: ...s a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi cle or other property A TIP p...

Page 6: ...eaning the air filter element 7 10 Adjusting the carburetor 7 12 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 12 Adjusting the throttle grip free play 7 13 Tires 7 14 Spoke wheels 7 16 Adjusting the clutch lev...

Page 7: ...fications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL YZ WR MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 2 Index 11 1 UBR811E0 book Page 2 Thursday...

Page 8: ...e They contain important in formation for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is a...

Page 9: ...ou operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY 5PA 2118K 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as...

Page 10: ...o make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation...

Page 11: ...engine Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or re...

Page 12: ...the motorcy cle as possible Securely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the motorc...

Page 13: ...ust be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorc...

Page 14: ...solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for t...

Page 15: ...8 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 4 Fuel cock page 4 7 5 Starter choke knob page 4 7 6 Air filter element page 7 10 7 Seat page 4 8 8 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 12 9 Throttle stop screw page 7 12...

Page 16: ...ression damping force adjuster page 4 12 3 Kickstarter page 4 8 4 Spark plug cap page 7 6 5 Bleed screw page 4 11 6 Coolant drain bolt page 7 9 7 Brake pedal page 4 3 8 Transmission oil drain bolt pag...

Page 17: ...ion 3 3 3 EAU63401 Controls and instruments 1 3 2 4 1 Clutch lever page 4 1 2 Engine stop switch page 4 1 3 Brake lever page 4 2 4 Throttle grip page 7 13 UBR811E0 book Page 3 Thursday March 21 2019 1...

Page 18: ...clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch lever position adjusting bolt Ad just the distance between the clutch le ver and the handlebar grip as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 While...

Page 19: ...d with a brake lever position adjusting bolt Ad just the distance between the brake le ver and the throttle grip as follows 1 Slide the rubber cover toward the end of the brake lever 2 Loosen the lock...

Page 20: ...83 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To install the fuel tank cap insert it into the tank opening and then turn it clockwise WARNING EWA11092 Make...

Page 21: ...of the base oil s qualities and blend in the ideal balance of addi tives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their...

Page 22: ...these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other source...

Page 23: ...eather hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather hose connection Check the fuel tank breather hose for cracks or damage and replace it if necessary Make sure that the fuel tank...

Page 24: ...With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position EAU13641 Starter choke knob Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture...

Page 25: ...if the clutch is disengaged However shifting the transmission into the neutral position before starting is recommended EAU84041 Seat To remove the seat 1 Pull up the rear of the seat and re move the...

Page 26: ...ipped with re bound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping force ad justing screws NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum...

Page 27: ...rn the adjusting screw in direction b to decrease the compression damp ing force To set the compression damping force turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the clicks in direc...

Page 28: ...k will rise This will in crease the spring preload and harden the front suspension If this occurs bleed the air from each front fork leg WARNING EWA10201 Always bleed both fork legs other wise poor ha...

Page 29: ...nd damping force ad justing screw and a compression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring p...

Page 30: ...amaha dealer to make this adjustment The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illus tration The longer distance A is the lower the spring pre load the shorter dist...

Page 31: ...13 Install the seat Rebound damping force Turn the adjusting screw in direction a to increase the rebound damping for ce Turn the adjusting screw in direction b to decrease the rebound damping for ce...

Page 32: ...ion a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica tions however such adjustments are i...

Page 33: ...ged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU41382 Removable sidestand This motorcycle is equipped with a re movable sidesta...

Page 34: ...s engine power by means of a valve that controls exhaust port opening aperture NOTICE ECA26380 The YPVS system has been exten sively tested and set up by Yamaha Changing the YPVS settings without suff...

Page 35: ...k hose connection 4 4 4 6 Transmission oil Check for leakage 7 7 Coolant Check coolant level If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 7 8 Front brake Ch...

Page 36: ...an be turned smoothly and has no excessive play 7 26 Front fork and rear shock absorber as sembly Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage 4 9 4 11 4 12 7 26 Chassis fasteners Make...

Page 37: ...ave a Yamaha dealer perform service TIP Before starting the engine for the first time the air filter must be lubricated See page 7 10 Engine break in procedure 1 Fill the fuel tank with a break in oil...

Page 38: ...Stop the engine and check the spark plug condition It should be gin to lighten in color 9 Restart the motorcycle and ride it for about 10 to 15 more minutes Stop the engine and check the spark plug co...

Page 39: ...The engine is warm when it responds quickly to the throttle with the starter choke turned off NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16661 Starting...

Page 40: ...ch are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16691 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear 3 Open the t...

Page 41: ...haust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn i...

Page 42: ...erly maintain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle se...

Page 43: ...they require special tools data and technical skills NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in Every race Every third race Every fifth race As required 1 Piston Check piston for carbon deposits and cracks or da...

Page 44: ...n and regap Replace Check chain slack alignment and condition 16 Drive chain Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube or equivalent Replace NO ITEM ROUTINE After break in...

Page 45: ...s or damage Check radiator cap spring operation Change coolant Every 2 years Every year Check all chassis fitting and fasteners 18 Chassis fasteners Correct or tighten if necessary 19 Air filter eleme...

Page 46: ...ration and tighten if necessary Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease Check operation free play and tighten if necessary Steering head Clean and lubricate with lithium soap based grease Replace b...

Page 47: ...plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehi cle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a dist...

Page 48: ...nd have a Yamaha deal er check and repair the motorcycle In addition the transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart 1 Start the engi...

Page 49: ...71 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUM1296 To check...

Page 50: ...con tent of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effec tiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 EAUM1318 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and let the eng...

Page 51: ...ervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Service the air filter element more fre quently if you often ride in wet or dusty conditions 1 Remove the seat See page 4 8 2 Remove...

Page 52: ...the air filter element into the air filter case by aligning the pro jection on the element with the slot in the case and then install the wing bolt and its washer NOTICE Make sure that the air filter...

Page 53: ...has been set and ex tensively tested at the Yamaha fac tory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU44391 Adjustin...

Page 54: ...ottle grip free play 1 Slide the rubber cover back 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the throttle grip free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection a To decrease the throt tle grip free play turn t...

Page 55: ...ce with the weight of the rider the riding speed and the riding condi tions Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride NOTICE ECA15582 Make sure the bead stopper is tightened A loose b...

Page 56: ...ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA14391 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Operat ing the motorcycle with exces sively worn tires decreases riding stabi...

Page 57: ...rmance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU65775 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free p...

Page 58: ...er end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If ther...

Page 59: ...ed in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22411 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to di...

Page 60: ...EAU22583 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the res ervoir in an upright position Replenish the b...

Page 61: ...brake flu id otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leak age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be car...

Page 62: ...n slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcy cle and can lead to chain slip page or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specif...

Page 63: ...ance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after...

Page 64: ...EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at th...

Page 65: ...lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever EAU23185 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be l...

Page 66: ...vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUM2701 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenan...

Page 67: ...times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23285...

Page 68: ...eck the wheel bearings EAU75190 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand use a maintenance stand when removing the front or rear wheel adjusting the chain or washi...

Page 69: ...emove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11073 To install the front wheel 1 Make sure the brake pa...

Page 70: ...rubber mallet may be useful to tap the wheel axle out The drive chain pullers may fall out when removing the wheel axle 7 Remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc...

Page 71: ...and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experien...

Page 72: ...ect the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s 2 Ignition Wet Dry There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer...

Page 73: ...topped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the reco...

Page 74: ...ce to inspect the condition of the vehicle more frequently Be sure to wash the vehicle after riding in the rain or near the sea because salt is corro sive to metals TIP The roads of heavy snowfall are...

Page 75: ...llow product instructions ECA26290 Washing 1 Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffle...

Page 76: ...ch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles YAMALUBE Spray Polish Ins tant Detailer 8 When finished cleaning...

Page 77: ...uel cock Turn the fuel cock lever to the off posi tion 6 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean containe...

Page 78: ...order to pre vent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 10 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 11 For vehicles with a battery Re move and fully cha...

Page 79: ...l SAE 85W GL 3 Quantity 0 50 L 0 53 US qt 0 44 Imp qt Coolant quantity Radiator including all routes 0 38 L 0 40 US qt 0 33 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number...

Page 80: ...MBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is...

Page 81: ...those resulting from defects in material or workmanship which arise solely as a result of owner abuse and or lack of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty YZ models are closed course us...

Page 82: ...tenance services non warranty repairs accident and collision damage and oil oil filters air filters spark plugs and brake shoes or pads Q Does the warranty on the engine include the carburetor air fil...

Page 83: ...e 4 6 Fuel tank cap 4 3 H Handlebar switch 4 1 I Identification numbers 10 1 K Kickstarter 4 8 L Labels location 1 1 M Matte color caution 8 1 P Parking 6 5 Part locations 3 1 Periodic maintenance and...

Page 84: ...UBR811E0 book Page 2 Thursday March 21 2019 10 27 AM...

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