1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 warning

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CHAS
EB706101
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
WARNINGWARNING
This rear shock absorber and gas cylin-
der contain highly compressed nitro-
gen gas. Before handling the rear shock
absorber or gas cylinder, read and make
sure you understand the following
information. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property dam-
age or personal injury that may result
from improper handling of the rear
shock absorber and gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the
rear shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber
or gas cylinder to an open flame or
any other source of high heat. High
heat can cause an explosion due to
excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear
shock absorber or gas cylinder in any
way. If the rear shock absorber, gas
cylinder or both are damaged, damp-
ing performance will suffer.
EB706111
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber and gas cyl-
inder. To release the gas pressure, press on
the gas valve needle with a suitable tool as
shown, until all of the gas is released (the
hissing has stopped).
WARNINGWARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye
damage from released gas or metal
chips.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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CHAS
EB706204
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNINGWARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• rear shock absorber assembly lower
bolt 1
• connecting arm-to-swingarm bolt 2
NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber
assembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm
so that it does not drop down.
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2

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3. Remove:
• rear shock absorber assembly upper
bolt 1
• rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
Raise the swingarm and then remove
the rear shock absorber assembly from
between the swingarm.
1
1

EB706401
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage ® Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks ® Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear ® Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks ® Replace.
• bushings
Damage/wear ® Replace.
• dust seals
Damage/wear ® Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear ® Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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CHAS
EB707100
NOTE:
Before removing the drive sprocket,
drive chain, and rear wheel, measure the
drive chain slack and the length of a ten-
link section of the drive chain.
EB707111
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNINGWARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
• swingarm side play
• swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the
pivot shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play
by moving the swingarm from side to
side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of
specification, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.
d. Check the swingarm vertical move-
ment
õ by moving the swingarm up
and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the
spacers, bearings, washers, and dust
covers.
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Pivot shaft nut
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
Swingarm side play (at the
end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN

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CHAS
EB707120
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Remove:
• drive chain
(with the drive chain cutter)
NOTE:
Only cut the drive chain if it or the swin-
garm is to be replaced.
Drive chain cutter
90890-01286
EB707400
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ® Replace.
NOTE:
If the swingarm must be replaced, the
drive chain must be cut with a drive
chain cutter.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends ® Replace.
WARNINGWARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent
pivot shaft.
3. Wash:
• pivot shaft
• dust covers
• spacer
• bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN

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–+ELECCHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS
WARNINGWARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb until it has
cooled down.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to hold the socket firmly when
removing the bulb. Never pull the lead,
otherwise it may be pulled out of the ter-
minal in the coupler.
• Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, other-
wise the transparency of the glass, the
life of the bulb and the luminous flux will
be adversely affected. If the headlight
bulb gets soiled, thoroughly clean it with
a cloth moistened with alcohol or lacquer
thinner.
2.Check:
• bulb (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity ® Replace.
NOTE:
Before checking for continuity, set the
pocket tester to “0” and to the “W ´ 1”
range.
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a. Connect the tester positive probe to ter-
minal 1 and the tester negative probe to
terminal 2, and check the continuity.
b. Connect the tester positive probe to ter-
minal 1 and the tester negative probe to
terminal 3, and check the continuity.
c. If either of the readings indicate no conti-
nuity, replace the bulb.
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Pocket tester
90890-03112

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–+ELECCHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE BULB
SOCKETS
The following procedure applies to all of
the bulb sockets.
1.Check:
• bulb socket (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity ® Replace.
NOTE:
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb sec-
tion; however, note the following.
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a. Install a good bulb into the bulb socket.
b. Connect the pocket tester probes to the
respective leads of the bulb socket.
c. Check the bulb socket for continuity. If
any of the readings indicate no continu-
ity, replace the bulb socket.
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CHECKING THE LEDs
The following procedure applies to all of
the LEDs.
1.Check:
LED (for proper operation)
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a. Disconnect the meter assembly coupler
(meter assembly side).
b. Connect two jumper leads 1 from the
battery terminals to the respective cou-
pler terminals as shown.
WARNINGWARNING
• A wire that is used as a jumper lead must
have at least the same capacity of the
battery lead, otherwise the jumper lead
may burn.
• This check is likely to produce sparks,
therefore make sure that no flammable
gas or fluid is in the vicinity.
c. When the jumper leads are connected to
the terminals the respective LED should
illuminate.
Does not light ® Replace the meter
assembly.
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Pocket tester
90890-03112

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–+ELECSIGNALING SYSTEM
EB806000
SIGNALING SYSTEM
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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1Main switch
5Battery
6Main fuse
0Relay unit
ZNeutral switch
\Fuel level indicator light
]Warning light (oil level indicator)
^Neutral indicator light
aTachometer
bCombination meter
eTurn signal indicator light
hOil level switch
iHorn
kRear turn signal light (right)
lRear turn signal light (left)
mFront turn signal light (right)
nFront turn signal light (left)
oTail/brake light
pRear brake light switch
vTurn signal switch
wHorn switch
xTurn signal relay
yFuel pump (thermistor)
|Front brake light switch
 Signaling system fuse

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–+ELECCOOLING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE THERMO SWITCH
• Remove the thermo switch from the radia-
tor.
• Connect the pocket tester (W ´ 1) to the
thermo switch 1 as shown.
• Immerse the thermo switch in a container
filled with coolant 2.
NOTE:
Make sure that the thermo switch terminals
do not get wet.
• Place a thermometer 3 in the coolant.
• Slowly heat the coolant, then let it cool to
the specified temperature as indicted in
the table.
• Check the thermo switch for continuity a
the temperatures indicated in the table.
WARNINGWARNING
• Handle the thermo switch with special
care.
• Never subject the thermo switch to
strong shocks. If the thermo switch is
dropped, replace it.
The thermo switch circuit is open and the
radiator fan is off.
õThe thermo switch circuit is closed and the
radiator fan is on.
• Does the thermo switch operate properly
as described above?
Yes ® OK.
No ® Replace.
Test stepCoolant temperature
Continuity
Thermo switch
10 ~ 100 ± 3˚C
(0 ~ 212 ± 37.4˚F)NO
2
More than 105 ± 3˚C
(221 ± 37.4˚C)YES
3*
105 to 100 ˚C
(221 to 212 ˚F)YES
4*
Less than 100 ˚C (212 ˚F)NO
Test steps 1 & 2: Heating phase
Test steps 3* & 4*: Cooling phase
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Thermo switch
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Three bond sealock
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