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
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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 1 is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers 2 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 3 . The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. A job instruction chart 4 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 5 are given
in addition to the exploded diagram and job instruction chart.

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to
every vehicle.
Symbols 1 to 9 indicate the subject of
each chapter.
1 General information
2 Specifications
3 Periodic checks and adjustments
4 Overhauling the engine
5 Cooling system
6 Electronic fuel injection
7 Chassis
8 Electrical
Symbols 9 to F indicate the following.
9 Serviceable with engine mounted
0 Filling fluid
A Lubricant
B Special tool
C Tightening torque
D Wear limit, clearance
E Engine speed
F Electrical data
Symbols G to L in the exploded diagrams
indicate the types of lubricants and lubrica-
tion points.
G Engine oil
H Gear oil
I Molybdenum disulfide oil
J Wheel bearing grease
K Lithium soap base grease
L Molybdenum disulfide grease
Symbols M to N in the exploded diagrams
indicate the following.
MApply locking agent (LOCTITE)
NReplace the part
12
34
56
78
90
AB
CD
EF
GHI
JKL
MN
SPEC
CHK
ADJ ENG
COOL
EFI
CHAS
–+
ELEC
T
R
.
.
GM
E
BLS M
LT New

INDEX
GENERAL
INFORMATION
1
SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC
2
PERIODIC CHECKS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
3
OVERHAULING
THE ENGINE
ENG
4
COOLING SYSTEM
COOL
5
ELECTRONIC FUEL
INJECTION
EFI
6
CHASSIS
CHAS
7
ELECTRICAL
ELEC
8
GEN
INFO
CHK
ADJ
–+

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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