1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 air suspension

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
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Steering
Steering bearing type Angular ball bearings ----
Rear suspension
Suspension type Swingarm (link suspension) ----
Rear shock absorber assembly
typeCoil spring/gas-oil damper ----
Rear shock absorber assembly
travel63 mm (2.48 in) ----
Spring
Free length 160 mm (6.30 in) ----
Installed length 146 mm (5.75 in) ----
Spring rate (K1) 95 N/mm (9.69 kgf/mm, 543 lb/in) ----
Spring stroke (K1) 0 ~ 63 mm (0 ~ 2.48 in) ----
Optional spring available No ----
Standard spring preload gas/air
pressure 1,200 kPa (12 kgf/cm
2, 171 psi) ----
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum 0 [11 mm (0.43 in)] ----
Standard 6 [14 mm (0.55 in)] ----
Maximum 20 [21 mm (0.84 in)] ----
Rebound damping adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum* 50 ----
Standard* 10 ----
Maximum* 0 ----
Compression damping adjusting
positions
Minimum* 25 ----
Standard* 10 ----
Maximum* 0 ----
* from the fully turned-in position
Swingarm
Free play (at the end of the swing-
arm)
Radial ---- 1 mm
(0.04 in)
Axial ---- 1 mm
(0.04 in)
Drive chain
Model (manufacturer) 50ZVM (DAIDO) ----
Link quantity 118 ----
Drive chain slack 40 ~ 50 mm (1.57 ~ 1.97 in) ----
Maximum ten-link section 150.1 mm (5.91 in) ----Item Standard Limit

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CHK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
INTERVALS
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Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

• The air filter element needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake system
– Replace the brake fluid or clutch fluid after disassembling the master cylinder, caliper cyl-
inder or release cylinder.
– Check the brake fluid or clutch fluid level and add fluid as required.
– Replace the master cylinder, caliper cylinder and release cylinder oil seals every two
years.
– Replace the brake hoses and clutch hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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16 Sidestand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.
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Sidestand switch
• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.
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Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.
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Rear shock
absorber assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
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Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points
• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
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Electronic fuel
injection system
• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and
starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
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22 Engine oil
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
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23Engine oil filter
cartridge
• Replace.
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Cooling system
• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change coolant every 24,000 km 24 months (which-
ever comes first).
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No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
1,000 km EVERY
6,000 km or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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CHECKING THE TIRES
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of
the tires.
1. Measure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification ® Regulate.
WARNINGWARNING
• The tire pressure should only be
checked and regulated when the tire
temperature equals the ambient air
temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the
total weight (including cargo, rider,
passenger and accessories) and the
anticipated riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcy-
cle could cause tire damage, an acci-
dent or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
* total of cargo, rider and accessories
WARNINGWARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out
tire. When the tire tread reaches the
wear limit, replace the tire immediately.Basic weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)207 kg (456 lb)
Maximum
load*317 kg (699 lb)
Cold tire
pressureFront Rear
Up to 90 kg
(198 lb)
load*250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2,
36 psi)250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm2,
36 psi)
90 kg (198 lb)
~ maximum
load*250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2,
36 psi)290 kPa
(2.9 kgf/cm2,
41 psi)
High-speed
riding250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2,
36 psi)250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm2,
36 psi)