lock YAMAHA YZF-R7 1999 User Guide

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
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Front suspension
Suspension type Telescopic fork ----
Front fork type Coil spring/oil damper ----
Front fork travel 120 mm (4.72 in) ----
Spring
Free length 240 mm (9.45 in) ----
Spacer length 127 mm (5.00 in) ----
Installed length 226 mm (8.90 in) ----
Spring rate (K1) 9.3 N/mm (0.95 kgf/mm, 53.2 lb/in)
Spring stroke (K1) 0 ~ 120 mm (0 ~ 4.72 in) ----
Optional spring available No ----
Fork oil
Recommended oil Suspension oil “01” or equivalent ----
Quantity (each front fork leg) 460 cm
3 (16.2 Imp oz, 15.6 US oz) ----
Level (from the top of the outer
tube, with the outer tube fully
down, and without the fork
spring)170 mm (6.69 in) ----
Damper adjusting rod locknut dis-
tance31 mm (1.22 in) ----
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum 0 [0 mm ( 0 in)] ----
Standard 14 [14 mm (0.55 in)] ----
Maximum 18-1/2 [18.5 mm (0.73 in)] ----
Rebound damping adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum* 17 ----
Standard* 6 ----
Maximum* 1 ----
Compression damping adjusting
positions
Minimum* 20 ----
Standard* 6 ----
Maximum* 1 ----
* from the fully turned-in positionItem Standard Limit

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SPEC
Shift shaft cover Bolt M6 6 12 1.2 8.7
Oil baffle plate Bolt M6 5 10 1.0 7.2
LT
Timing mark accessing screw – M8 1 15 1.5 11
Starter clutch Bolt M6 3 12 1.2 8.7
LT
Clutch boss Nut M20 1 70 7.0 50Use a lock
washer.
Clutch spring Bolt M6 6 8 0.8 5.8
Drive sprocket Nut M18 1 70 7.0 50Use a lock
washer.
Main axle bearing housing Screw M6 3 12 1.2 8.7
LT
Shift drum retainer Bolt M6 2 10 1.0 7.2LT
Shift shaft spring stopper Bolt M8 1 22 2.2 16LT
Shift rod locknut Nut M6 2 7 0.7 5.1
Shift arm Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2
Stator coil Bolt M6 3 10 1.0 7.2
LT
Neutral switch – M10 1 20 2.0 14
Pickup coil Screw M5 2 4 0.4 2.9
LT
Thermo switch – M16 1 23 2.3 17
Camshaft sensor Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2
LT
Speed sensor Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Coolant temperature sensor – M12 1 18 1.8 13
Intake air temperature sensor – M12 1 18 1.8 13
Intake air pressure sensor Screw M5 2 5 0.5 3.6
LT
Atmospheric pressure sensor Screw M5 2 5 0.5 3.6LT
Air funnel Bolt M6 8 10 1.0 7.2LT
Throttle body assembly Bolt M6 16 10 1.0 7.2
Injector 2 cover Bolt M5 8 8 0.8 5.8
LT
Fuel distributor Bolt M6 6 10 1.0 7.2LT
Injector fuel pipe 1,3 and 4 Union bolt M12 3 30 3.0 22
Injector fuel pipe 2 – M12 1 30 3.0 22
Fuel hose joint pipe Bolt M5 1 6 0.6 4.3
LT
Pressure sensor bracket Bolt M5 2 8 0.8 5.8LT
Item Fastener Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Remarks
Nm m·kgf ft·lb
TIGHTENING TORQUES

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1Rear brake switch coupler
2Pickup coil lead
3Thermo switch lead
4Wire harness
5Rear brake switch lead
6Ground lead
7Starter motor leadFasten the coolant reservoir breather hose, thermo
switch lead and thermostat assembly breather hose
with a plastic locking tie. Do not crush the breather
hoses with the plastic locking tie.
õFasten the right handlebar switch lead with a plastic
clamp.
CABLE ROUTING

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CHK
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ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
5. Measure:
• valve clearance
Out of specification ® Adjust.
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a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the com-
pression stroke, align the TDC
mark a on the pickup coil rotor with
the crankcase mating surface b.
NOTE:
TDC on the compression stroke can be
found when the camshaft lobes are
turned away from each other.
c. Measure the valve clearance with a
thickness gauge 1.
NOTE:
• If the valve clearance is incorrect,
record the measured reading.
• Measure the valve clearance in the fol-
lowing sequence.
Front
d. To measure the valve clearances of
the other cylinders, starting with cyl-
inder #1 at TDC, turn the crankshaft
counterclockwise as specified in the
following table.
õDegrees that the crankshaft is turned
counterclockwise
‚Cylinder
ëCombustion cycle
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Valve clearance (cold)
Intake valve
0.20 ~ 0.25 mm
(0.0079 ~ 0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve
0.25 ~ 0.30 mm
(0.0098 ~ 0.0119 in)
Valve clearance measuring sequence
Cylinder #1 ® #2 ® #4 ® #3
Cylinder #2 180˚
Cylinder #4 360˚
Cylinder #3 540˚
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a
b
b

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ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
c. Round off the original valve pad num-
ber according to the following table.
EXAMPLE:
Original valve pad number = 148 (thickness
= 1.48 mm)
Rounded value = 150
d. Locate the rounded number of the
original valve pad and the measured
valve clearance in the valve pad
selection table. The point where the
column and row intersect is the new
valve pad number.
NOTE:
The new valve pad number is only an
approximation. The valve clearance
must be measured again and the above
steps should be repeated if the measure-
ment is still incorrect.
e. Install the new valve pad 1 and the
valve lifter 2.
NOTE:
• Lubricate the valve pad with molybde-
num disulfide grease.
• Lubricate the valve lifter with molyb-
denum disulfide oil.
• The valve lifter must turn smoothly
when rotated by hand.
• Install the valve lifter and the valve pad
in the correct place.
f. Install the exhaust and intake cam-
shafts, timing chain and camshaft
caps.
NOTE:
• Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” in chapter 4.
• Lubricate the camshaft lobes and cam-
shaft journals.
• First, install the exhaust camshaft.
• Align the camshaft marks with the
camshaft cap marks.
• Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise
several full turns to seat the parts.Last digit Rounded value
0 or 2 0
55
810
T R..
Camshaft cap bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
1. Measure:
• throttle cable free play a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
(at the flange of the throttle
grip)
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Remove:
• fuel tank
• air filter case cover
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
• air filter case
Refer to “ELECTRONIC FUEL INJEC-
TION” in chapter 6.
3. Adjust:
• throttle cable free play
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NOTE:
When the throttle is opened, the acceler-
ator cable 1 is pulled.
Throttle body side
a. Loosen the locknut 2 on the accelera-
tor cable.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt 3 in direction
a or b until the specified throttle
cable free play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
If the specified throttle cable free play
cannot be obtained on the throttle body
side of the cable, use the adjusting nut
on the handlebar side.Direction aThrottle cable free play
is increased.
Direction bThrottle cable free play
is decreased.
3 3
2 2
11
a a
b b

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CHK
ADJADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY/
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut 4.
b. Turn the adjusting nut 5 in direction
c or d until the specified throttle
cable free play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
WARNINGWARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free
play, start the engine and turn the han-
dlebars to the right and to the left to
ensure that this does not cause the
engine idling speed to change.
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Direction cThrottle cable free play
is increased.
Direction dThrottle cable free play
is decreased.
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d d
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7
5
57
7
4
4
EB303040
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of
the spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• fuel tank
• air filter case cover
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
• air filter case
Refer to “ELECTRONIC FUEL INJEC-
TION” in chapter 6.
2. Disconnect:
• ignition coil couplers
3. Remove:
• ignition coils
• spark plug
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Before removing the spark plugs, blow
away any dirt accumulated in the spark
plug wells with compressed air to pre-
vent it from falling into the cylinders.
4. Check:
• spark plug type
Incorrect ® Change.
Spark plugs
Model (manufacturer)
R0256R-10 (NGK)

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CHK
ADJCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL/
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
15.Install:
• front cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
EB303100
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand.
• Make sure that the motorcycle is
upright.
2. Check:
• clutch fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ®
Add the recommended clutch fluid to
the proper level.
WARNINGWARNING
• Use only the designated clutch fluid.
Other fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage
and poor clutch performance.
• Refill with the same type of fluid. Mix-
ing fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction leading to poor
clutch performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the clutch fluid reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Clutch fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Always clean up
any split fluid immediately.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of
the clutch fluid level, make sure that the
top of the clutch fluid reservoir is hori-
zontal.
Recommended clutch fluid
Brake fluid DOT 4aa

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
EB303240
CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
2. Remove:
• coolant reservoir bolts 1
• coolant reservoir cap 2
NOTE:
When draining the coolant from the
coolant reservoir, be sure to tilt the res-
ervoir so that coolant cannot flow
through the coolant reservoir breather
hose 3.
3. Drain:
• coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
4. Install:
• coolant reservoir bolts
2
2

1

1

5. Remove:
• radiator cap 1
WARNINGWARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. There-
fore, do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out,
which could cause serious injury. When
the engine has cooled, open the radiator
cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the
radiator cap and slowly turn the radia-
tor cap counterclockwise toward the
detent to allow any residual pressure to
escape. When the hissing sound has
stopped, turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise while pressing down on it
and then remove it.
1
1

6. Remove:
• coolant drain bolt 1
(along with the copper washer)
7. Drain:
• coolant

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
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CHASSIS
EB304010
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Measure:
• brake pedal position
(distance a from the top of the brake
pedal to the bottom of the rider foot-
rest bracket)
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Brake pedal position (from the
top of the brake pedal to the
center of the rider footrest
bracket bolt)
31 ~ 36 mm (1.22 ~ 1.42 in)
a a
2. Adjust:
• brake pedal position
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a. Loosen the locknut 1.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction
a or b until the specified brake pedal
position is obtained.
WARNINGWARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt
c is visible through the hole d.
c. Tighten the locknut 1 to specifica-
tion.
WARNINGWARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of air in
the brake system. Before the vehicle is
operated, the air must be removed by
bleeding the brake system. Air in the
brake system will considerably reduce
braking performance and could result in
loss of control and possibly an accident.
Therefore, check and, if necessary,
bleed the brake system.Direction aBrake pedal is raised.
Direction bBrake pedal is lowered.
T R..
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m • kg, 11 ft • lb)