1998-2002 Yamaha WR400F / WR426F Service Manual
Troubleshooting and service data for WR400F and WR426F motorcycles, includes timing chain diagnostics, clutch adjustments, carburetor specifications, and complete torque procedures with 758 pages of factory technical guidance.
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Yamaha Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Yamaha WR400F, Yamaha WR426F
Sub-models / Variants: WR400F(N), WR426F(N), USA version, Europe version, Canadian version, Australia version, New Zealand version, South Africa version
Build Years: 1998–2002
Serial Numbers: 5NG1, 5NG2, 5NG4, 5GS9
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 426 cm3 (WR426F), 399 cm3 (WR400F)
- Engine type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, forward inclined
- Bore and stroke: 95.0 x 60.1 mm (WR426F), 92.0 x 60.1 mm (WR400F)
- Compression ratio: 12.5:1
- Transmission type: Constant mesh, 5-speed
- Idle speed: 1,700–1,900 r/min
- Coolant capacity: 1.2 liters
- Fuel tank capacity: 8.0 L (standard), 12 L (USA/CDN versions)
- Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm
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1998–2002 Yamaha WR400F and WR426F Service Manual
- Covers 1998–2002 Yamaha WR400F and WR426F off-road competition motorcycles, including the WR400F(N) and WR426F(N) variants
- Original OEM publication 5NG-28199-30
- Contains detailed exploded-view diagrams, maintenance specification tables, torque-check charts, and wiring diagrams
- Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
- OCR text layer lets you jump to a torque spec by keyword
- This 758-page manual provides the factory-authorized reference for the engine, chassis, electrical, and tuning adjustments required for competitive racing use
Technical Documentation Scope
The 1998–2002 Yamaha WR400F and WR426F workshop publication details every system, including engine top-end, transmission, electrical, and suspension. It is structured into seven distinct chapters covering general information, specifications, periodic maintenance, engine mechanical, chassis assemblies, electrical diagnostics, and performance tuning. The manual provides specialized service parameters, including valve clearances, piston-to-cylinder tolerances, and ignition timing data for all regional model codes.
Specification and Reference Data
Technical data is presented in comprehensive tables, such as the cylinder head warp limit of 0.05 mm and the intake valve clearance of 0.10–0.15 mm. Engine oil capacity is documented at 1.5 liters for periodic changes in the 1998–2002 Yamaha WR426F. The what an OEM service publication covers is essential for correct fastener management; for example, spark plug torque is set at 13 Nm. The 1998–2002 Yamaha WR426F clutch spring free length is specified at 48.4 mm. All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work.
An official 758-page Yamaha OEM workshop manual covering the 1998–2002 Yamaha WR400F and WR426F, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for the 5NG and 5GS-series builds.
Document Reference: 5NG-28199-30
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