1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 check oil

EB004000
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
â)
NReplace the part 12
34
56
78
90
AB
CD
E F
GHI
JKL
M N
SPEC
CHK
ADJENG
COOLEFI
CHAS–+ELEC
T R..
GME
BLSM
LTNew

EC0A0000
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

CHAPTER 3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION CHART .............................. 3-2
FUEL TANK AND AIR FILTER .................. 3-4
COWLINGS ............................................... 3-6
ENGINE ..................................................... 3-9
CHASSIS ................................................. 3-36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................ 3-55
CHAPTER 4
OVERHAULING THE ENGINE
ENGINE ..................................................... 4-1
CAMSHAFTS ............................................. 4-8
CYLINDER HEAD .................................... 4-18
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............ 4-21
GENERATOR ........................................... 4-32
PICKUP COIL ........................................... 4-35
CLUTCH ................................................... 4-39
SHIFT SHAFT .......................................... 4-48
OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP ....................... 4-50
CRANKCASE ........................................... 4-56
CONNECTING RODS AND
PISTONS ................................................. 4-63
CRANKSHAFT ......................................... 4-74
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 4-79
CHAPTER 5
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT .............. 5-1
RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT .............. 5-3
OIL COOLER .............................................. 5-9
WATER PUMP ......................................... 5-12

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4

1. Warning light
2. Oil level symbol “ ”
3. Coolant temperature symbol “ ”
4. Engine trouble symbol “ ”
EAU01564
Warning light
This indicator light has three functions.
l
The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if the engine oil
level is low.
If this symbol flashes, stop the en-
gine immediately and fill it with oil
to the specified level.
l
The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if trouble occurs in
a monitoring circuit. In such a
case, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer to have the self-
diagnostic systems checked.
l
The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if the coolant tem-
perature is too high. The following
chart shows the conditions of the
indicator light, symbol and tem-
perature display in accordance to
coolant temperature.
The light circuit can be checked by the
procedure on page 1-6.
EC000118
CAUTION:

l
Do not run the motorcycle until
you know it has sufficient en-
gine oil.
l
Do not run the motorcycle if the
engine is overheated.
NOTE:

Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
CB-74ECB-74E
Coolant
temperatureDisplay Conditions What to do
~ 39 ˚CSymbol is on and “LO” is
displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
40 ˚C ~ 120 ˚CSymbol is on and temper-
ature is displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
121 ˚C ~ 139 ˚CSymbol and temperature
flash.
Warning light comes on.Stop the motorcycle and al-
low it to idle until coolant tem-
perature goes down.
If the temperature does not
go down, stop the engine.
140 ˚C ~ Symbol and message
“HI” flash.
Warning light comes on.Stop the engine and allow it
to cool. Seen page 1-19 if the
engine overheats.
—Symbol and message
“Err” flash.
Warning light comes on.Ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the motorcycle.
C
C
C
C
C

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Warning light circuit check
CB-75ECB-75E
Warning light comes on. After a few seconds:Warning light does not come on.
Have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the
electrical circuit.
Turn the main switch to “ON”.
Have a Yamaha dealer inspect
the electrical circuit.
If symbol “ ” is on, check the
engine temperature. (See page 1-5.)
Warning light goes off.
No symbol is on.Symbol “ ”,
“ ” “ ” is on.
OK. Go ahead
with riding.
Warning light does not go off.
If symbol “ ”
is on, inspect the
oil level.
Oil level is OK.Oil level is low.
Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the electrical
circuit.Supply
recommended
engine oil.
If the engine is hot,
allow it to cool and see
“Engine overheating”
in the troubleshooting
chart on page 1-19 for
instructions.If the engine
temperature is
normal, have a
Yamaha dealer
inspect the
electrical circuit.
If symbol “ ” is on.
Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the self-
diagnostic systems.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
USING A DYNAMOMETER
The YZF-R7 has a carbon muffler that may
change color when exposed to high tem-
peratures. Therefore, when using a dyna-
mometer always use a fan to cool the
muffler.
EB102030
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers/
plates
1
and cotter pins. After the bolt or
nut has been tightened to specification,
bend the lock washer tabs and the cotter
pin ends along a flat of the bolt or nut.
EB102040
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1. Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are
visible. When installing oil seals, lubri-
cate the oil seal lips with a light coat of
lithium soap base grease. Oil bearings
liberally when installing, if appropriate.
1
Oil seal
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:

Do not spin the bearing with compressed
air because this will damage the bearing
surfaces.
1
Bearing
EB102050
CIRCLIPS
Before reassembly, check all circlips care-
fully and replace damaged or distorted cir-
clips. Always replace piston pin clips after
one use. When installing a circlip
1
, make
sure that the sharp-edged corner
2
is posi-
tioned opposite the thrust
3
that the circlip
receives.
4
Shaft

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SPECIAL TOOLS
EB104000
SPECIAL TOOLS
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly.
Use only the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of
inappropriate tools or improvised techniques.
When placing an order, refer to the list provided below to avoid any mistakes.
Tool No. Tool name/Function Illustration
90890-01080Flywheel puller
This tool is used to remove the generator
rotor.
90890-01235Rotor holding tool
This tool is used to hold the generator
rotor when removing or installing the gen-
erator rotor bolt or pickup coil rotor bolt.
90890-01286Drive chain cutter
This tool is used to remove the drive
chain.
90890-01304Piston pin puller
This tool is used to remove the piston
pins.
Radiator cap
tester
90890-01325
Adapter
90890-01352Radiator cap tester
Adapter
These tools are used to check the cooling
system.
90890-01403Steering nut wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the
steering stem ring nuts.
90890-01426Oil filter wrench
This tool is needed to loosen or tighten
the oil filter cartridge.
90890-01434Rod holder
This tool is used to support the damper
adjusting rod.

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SPEC
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
Item Fastener Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Remarks
Nm m·kgf ft·lb
Spark plugs – M10 4 13 1.3 9.4
Cylinder head Nut M10 8 50 5.0 36
E
Cylinder head Cap nut M10 2 50 5.0 36E
Cylinder head Bolt M6 2 12 1.2 8.7
Camshaft caps Bolt M6 28 10 1.0 7.2
E
Cylinder head cover Bolt M6 6 12 1.2 8.7
Oil passage check bolt Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Cap bolt (timing chain tensioner) Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2
Camshaft sprocket Bolt M7 4 24 2.4 17
Generator rotor Bolt M10 1 65 6.5 47
E
Pickup coil rotor Bolt M10 1 45 4.5 32E
Water pump inlet pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Water pump outlet pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Oil/water pump assembly
driven sprocketBolt M6 1 15 1.5 11LT
Oil pump Bolt M6 1 12 1.2 8.7
Oil cooler Bolt M20 1 63 6.3 45
E
Engine oil drain bolt – M14 1 43 4.3 31
Oil strainer housing Bolt M6 2 10 1.0 7.2
LT
Oil/water pump assembly
driven sprocket coverBolt M6 1 12 1.2 8.7LT
Oil delivery pipe Bolt M6 1 10 1.0 7.2LT
Oil filter bolt Bolt M20 1 70 7.0 50
Oil filter cartridge – M20 1 17 1.7 12
E
Exhaust pipe joints Bolt M8 8 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Exhaust pipe bracket Bolt M8 1 24 2.4 17
Exhaust pipe emission check
boltsBolt M6 4 10 1.0 7.2
Muffler clamp Bolt M8 1 20 2.0 14
Muffler Bolt M10 1 38 3.8 27
Muffler bracket Bolt M8 2 28 2.8 20
Crankcase (cylinder head) Stud bolt M10 10 10 1.0 7.2
E
Crankcase Bolt M9 10 32 3.2 23E
Crankcase Bolt M6 2 14 1.4 10E
Crankcase Bolt M6 14 12 1.2 8.7E
Crankcase Bolt M8 2 24 2.4 17E
Generator rotor cover Bolt M6 9 12 1.2 8.7
Clutch cover Bolt M6 9 12 1.2 8.7
Pickup coil rotor cover Bolt M6 7 12 1.2 8.7
TIGHTENING TORQUES