warning YAMAHA MT-07 2016 Owners Manual

Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the MT07 / MT07A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding
the design and 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 advantages of your MT07 / MT07A. The Owner’s
Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard
yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further 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!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operatin g this motorcycle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoid ed , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must b e taken to avoid d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-13
Clutch lever .................................. 3-14
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-15
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-18
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-20
Storage compartment .................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-22
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-23
Sidestand ..................................... 3-24 Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-16 Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions. 
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to 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 4-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.  This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap- pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
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
Keep other immo bilizer system
keys away from the main switch
as they may cause si gnal inter-
ference.
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Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
P
ON
OFF
LOCK
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In dicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil pressure warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on again after going off briefly,
and then remain on until the engine is
started.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.NOTICE
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If the warnin g li ght comes on when
the en gine is runnin g, stop the en-
g ine imme diately an d check oil level. If the oil level is
below the minimum
level, a dd sufficient oil of the recom-
men ded t y p e t o r a i s e i t u p t o t h e c o r -
rect level. If the oil pressure warnin g
li g ht remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immed iately turn the en-
g ine off an d have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
TIPIf the warning light does not go off after
starting the engine, check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary. (See
page 6-9.)
If the warning light remains on after
adding engine oil, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ” (for ABS models)
6. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ABS
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3 The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.TIP For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
 If the engine overheats, see page
6-43 for further instructions.
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Engine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-12 for
an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIPThis warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
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ABS warnin
g li ght “ ” (for ABS
mo dels)
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light: 
does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
 comes on or flashes while riding
 does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-15 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
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If the ABS warnin g li ght does not g o
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g li ght comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking . If ei-
ther of the a bove occurs, or if the
warnin g li ght does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock durin g emer gency
b rakin g. Have a Yamaha d ealer
check the brake system an d electri-
cal circuits as soon as possi ble.
ABS
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3
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle b efore
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.TIP Except when accessing the
brightness control mode or when
displaying the clock, the key must
be turned to “ON” before you can
use the left and right set buttons to
adjust the multi-function meter.
 For the UK: To switch between ki-
lometers and miles, press the left
set button for three seconds.Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. Tachometer
The tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
NOTICE
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Do not operate the en
gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 10000 r/min an d a bove
Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
When the main switch is not in the
“ON” position, the clock can be viewed
for 10 seconds by pushing the left set
button.
To set the clock1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the left set button and right
set button together for two sec-
onds. The hour digits will start
flashing.
3. Use the right set button to set the hours.
4. Push the left set button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
12
1. Clock
1
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5. Use the right set button to set the
minutes.
6. Push the left set button and then release it to start the clock.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The segments of
the fuel meter disappear from “F” (full)
towards “E” (empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment of
the fuel meter and the fuel level warn-
ing indicator start flashing, refuel as
soon as possible.
TIPThe fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis function. If a problem is de-
tected in the fuel meter electrical cir-
cuit, the fuel meter and the fuel level
warning indicator will flash repeatedly.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.Eco in dicator
The eco indicator comes on when the
vehicle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.
TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:  Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Travel at a constant speed.
 Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.Transmission gear display
The transmission gear display shows
the selected gear. The neutral position
is indicated by “–” and by the neutral
indicator light.
1. Fuel meter
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
1
2
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
1. Transmission gear display
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
1
2
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Fuel reserve tripmeter
When the fuel level becomes low, the
fuel level warning indicator and the last
segment of the fuel meter will start
flashing. The display will change to the
fuel reserve tripmeter “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In this case, push the
left set button to switch the display in
the following order:
TRIP F →
km/L or L/100 km → AVE_
_._ km/L or AVE_ _._ L/100 km → _ _
°C → Air_ _ °C → ODO → TRIP 1 →
TRIP 2 → TRIP F
For the UK:
TRIP F → km/L, L/100 km or MPG →
AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or
AVE_ _._ MPG → _ _ °C → Air_ _ °C →
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F
TIPPush the right set button to chan-
ge the display in the reverse order. 
You can manually reset the fuel re-
serve tripmeter, or after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi) it will re-
set automatically and disappear
from the display.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function calculates the fuel con-
sumption under current riding condi-
tions.
The instantaneous fuel consumption
can be set to either “km/L”, “L/100 km”
or “MPG” (for the UK).
 “km/L”: The distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel under the
current riding conditions is shown. 
“L/100 km”: The amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km under
the current riding conditions is
shown.
 “MPG” (for the UK): The distance
that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel under the cur-
rent riding conditions is shown.
To switch the instantaneous fuel con-
sumption settings, push the left set
button for one second.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 20 km/h
(12 mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.Avera ge fuel consumption
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
1
1. Average fuel consumption display
1
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