Yamaha YZF-R7 Application guide

5FL-28199-E0

YZF-R7

OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL

EC010010

YZF-R7

OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL



1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, December 1998

unauthorized use without the written

permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan

EAU00001

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcy-

cling!

As the owner of a YZF-R7, you are benefit-

ing from Yamaha’s vast experience in and

newest technology for the design and the

manufacture of high-quality products,

which have earned Yamaha a reputation for

dependability.

Please take the time to read this manual

thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your YZF-R7’s

advantages. The owner’s service manual

does not only instruct you in how to oper-

ate, inspect and basic maintain your motor-

cycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself

and others from trouble and injury.

In addition, the many tips given in this man-

ual will help to keep your motorcycle in the

best possible condition. If you have any fur-

ther questions, do not hesitate to contact

your Yamaha dealer.

The Yamaha team wishes you many safe

and pleasant rides. So, remember to put

safety first!

EC050000

TO THE NEW OWNER

This manual will provide you with a good

basic understanding of features, operation,

and basic maintenance and inspection

items of this motorcycle. Please read this

manual carefully and completely before

operating your new motorcycle. If you have

any questions regarding the operation or

maintenance of your motorcycle, please

consult your Yamaha dealer.

NOTE:

This manual should be considered a perma-

nent part of this motorcycle and should

remain with it even if the motorcycle is sub-

sequently sold.

EC060000

NOTICE

Some data in this manual may become out-

dated due to improvements made to this

model in the future. If there is any question

you have regarding this manual or your

motorcycle, please consult your Yamaha

dealer.

EC080000

HOW TO USE

THIS MANUAL

EC081000

PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-

TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING instructions

could result in severe injury or death to the

machine operator, a bystander, or a person

inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions

that must be taken to avoid damage to the

motorcycle.

NOTE:

A NOTE provides key information to make

procedures easier or clearer.

WARNING

CAUTION:

EC082000

FINDING THE REQUIRED PAGE

1. This manual consists of eight chapters;

“General Information”, “Specifica-

tions”, “Periodic checks and adjust-

ments”, “Engine”, “Cooling system”,

“Electronic fuel injection”, “Chassis”,

“Electrical”.

2. The table of contents is at the begin-

ning of the manual. Look over the gen-

eral layout of the book before finding

the required chapter and item.

Bend the book at its edge, as shown, to

find the required fore edge symbol

mark and go to a page for required

item and description.

EC083000

MANUAL FORMAT

All of the procedures in this manual are organized in a sequential, step-by-step format. The

information has been complied to provide the mechanic with an easy to read, handy refer-

ence that contains comprehensive explanations of all disassembly, repair, assembly, and

inspection operations.

In this revised format, the condition of a faulty component will precede an arrow symbol and

the course of action required will follow the symbol, e.g.,

●

Bearings

Pitting/Damage

→

Replace.

EC084002

HOW TO READ DESCRIPTIONS

To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of

each removal and disassembly section.

1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram

is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.

2. Numbers

are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number that is

enclosed by a circle indicates a disassembly step.

3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read way by the use of sym-

bol marks

. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.

4. A job instruction chart

accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of

jobs, names of parts, notes in jobs, etc.

5. For jobs requiring more information, the step-by-step format supplements

are given

in addition to the exploded diagram and job instruction chart.

EB004000

SYMBOLS

The following symbols are not relevant to

every vehicle.

Symbols

indicate the subject of

each chapter.

General information

Specifications

Periodic checks and adjustments

Overhauling the engine

Cooling system

Electronic fuel injection

Chassis

Electrical

Symbols

indicate the following.

Serviceable with engine mounted

Filling fluid

Lubricant

Special tool

Tightening torque

Wear limit, clearance

Engine speed

Electrical data

Symbols

in the exploded diagrams

indicate the types of lubricants and lubrica-

tion points.

Engine oil

Gear oil

Molybdenum disulfide oil

Wheel bearing grease

Lithium soap base grease

Molybdenum disulfide grease

Symbols

in the exploded diagrams

indicate the following.

MApply locking agent (LOCTITE)

NReplace the part

GHI

JKL

SPEC

CHK

ADJ ENG

COOL

EFI

CHAS

–+

ELEC

BLS M

LT New

INDEX

GENERAL

INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC

PERIODIC CHECKS

AND

ADJUSTMENTS

OVERHAULING

THE ENGINE

ENG

COOLING SYSTEM

COOL

ELECTRONIC FUEL

INJECTION

EFI

CHASSIS

CHAS

ELECTRICAL

ELEC

GEN

INFO

CHK

ADJ

–+

EC0A0000

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ........ 1-1

DESCRIPTION ........................................... 1-2

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL

FUNCTIONS .............................................. 1-4

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS ...................................... 1-12

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ..................... 1-14

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

STORAGE ................................................ 1-15

CONSUMER INFORMATION ................. 1-17

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 1-18

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................. 1-20

CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS ........... 1-22

SPECIAL TOOLS ..................................... 1-23

CHAPTER 2

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .................... 2-1

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 2-2

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ................... 2-11

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............. 2-15

TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................ 2-17

LUBRICATION POINTS AND

LUBRICANT TYPES ................................ 2-22

OIL FLOW CHART ................................... 2-24

COOLANT FLOW CHART ....................... 2-25

CABLE ROUTING .................................... 2-26

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