1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 clutch

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

CHAPTER 6
ELECTRONIC FUEL
INJECTION
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION ............... 6-1
CHAPTER 7
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS ........ 7-1
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET ........................ 7-9
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES .................. 7-15
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ............................. 7-43
FRONT FORK .......................................... 7-55
HANDLEBARS ......................................... 7-67
STEERING HEAD .................................... 7-72
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY ............................................. 7-76
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN ........... 7-80
CHAPTER 8
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ................... 8-1
SWITCHES ................................................ 8-2
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ..................... 8-3
CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS ........................................ 8-4
IGNITION SYSTEM ................................... 8-7
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ............. 8-12
CHARGING SYSTEM .............................. 8-16
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................ 8-19
SIGNALING SYSTEM ............................. 8-21
COOLING SYSTEM ................................. 8-24
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
SYSTEM .................................................. 8-28
ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM ......... 8-30

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DESCRIPTION
Controls/Instruments
1. Clutch lever
2. Left handlebar switches
3. Clutch reservoir
4. Digital speedometer
5. Main switch
6. Tachometer
7. Front brake reservoir
8. Right handlebar switches
9. Throttle grip
10. Front brake lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Lights switch
3. Dimmer switch
4. Turn signal switch
5. Horn switch “ ”
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Lights switch
Turning the lights switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the lights switch to
“ ”, turns the headlight on also.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once
the switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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1. Engine stop switch
2. Start switch “ ”
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:

See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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1. Lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
a. Lever distance
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar. It is equipped with a clutch
lever adjusting dial and a clutch switch,
which is integrated into the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system. (Refer to the engine
starting procedures for a description of
this system.) To disengage the clutch,
pull the clutch lever toward the handle-
bar. To engage the clutch, release the
lever. The lever should be pulled rapid-
ly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation. To adjust the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar grip,
turn the clutch adjusting dial while
pushing the lever forward. Make sure
the setting on the clutch lever adjusting
dial is aligned with the arrow mark.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Shift pedal
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
1. Lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
a. Lever distance
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
brake lever adjusting dial.
To activate the front brake, pull the le-
ver toward the handlebar.
To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the brake lever adjusting dial while
pulling the lever forward. Make sure the
setting on the brake lever adjusting dial
is aligned with the arrow mark.
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1. Rear brake pedalEAU00162
Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clock-
wise. The lock will be released and the
cap can be opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion.
1 1NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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WARNING
Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
23 L
Reserve:
4.8 L
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1. Starter (choke) “ ”EAU00210
Starter (choke) “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation check
Check the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.
COPY CD-11ECD-11E
TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.
PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.
CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“”.
CD-11E
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WARNING
If improper operation is noted, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer immediately.
ENGINE WILL STALL.
SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
lBefore riding this motorcycle,
become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions. Consult a
Yamaha dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
not thoroughly understand.
lNever start your engine or let it
run for any length of time in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness and
death within a short time. Al-
ways operate your motorcycle
in an area with adequate venti-
lation.
lBefore starting out, always be
sure the sidestand is up. Fail-
ure to retract the sidestand
completely can result in a seri-
ous accident when you try to
turn a corner.
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Starting the engine
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with an ig-
nition circuit cut-off system.
The engine can be started only under
one of the following conditions:
lThe transmission is in neutral.
lThe sidestand is up, the transmis-
sion is in gear and the clutch is
disengaged.
The motorcycle must not be ridden
when the sidestand is down.
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WARNING
Before going through the following
steps, check the function of the sid-
estand switch and clutch switch.
(Refer to page 1-11.)
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TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON” AND THE
ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO “ ”.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL AND
SIDESTAND IS DOWN,
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
RETRACT SIDESTAND AND PUT
TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP,
PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PUSH START
SWITCH. ENGINE WILL START.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
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CAUTION:
The warning light and fuel indicator
light should come on for a few sec-
onds and then go off. If an indicator
light does not go off, refer to the cor-
responding indicator light circuit
check in the “INSTRUMENT AND
CONTROL FUNCTIONS” section.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.5. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the halfway
position.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!
6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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Starting a warm engine
The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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CAUTION:
See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time.
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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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Shifting
The transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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CAUTION:
lDo not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
lAlways use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.