1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 cooling

EC080000
HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL
EC081000
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander, or a person
inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:

EC082000
FINDING THE REQUIRED PAGE
1. This manual consists of eight chapters;
“General Information”, “Specifica-
tions”, “Periodic checks and adjust-
ments”, “Engine”, “Cooling system”,
“Electronic fuel injection”, “Chassis”,
“Electrical”.
2. The table of contents is at the begin-
ning of the manual. Look over the gen-
eral layout of the book before finding
the required chapter and item.
Bend the book at its edge, as shown, to
find the required fore edge symbol
mark and go to a page for required
item and description.

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

INDEX
GENERAL
INFORMATION
1
SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC
2
PERIODIC CHECKS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
3
OVERHAULING
THE ENGINE
ENG
4
COOLING SYSTEM
COOL
5
ELECTRONIC FUEL
INJECTION
EFI
6
CHASSIS
CHAS
7
ELECTRICAL
ELEC
8
GEN
INFO
CHK
ADJ
–+

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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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
5. Engine overheatingEW000070
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Open the radiator cap as follows. Wait until the engine has
cooled. Remove the radiator cap stopper by removing the screw. Place a thick rag like a towel over the radiator cap
and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is changed to the recom-
mended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.
Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.
Leakage.Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system.

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SPECIAL TOOLS
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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.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC

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Oil filter
Oil filter type Cartridge (paper) ----
Bypass valve opening pressure 180 ~ 220 kPa
(1.8 ~ 2.2 kgf/cm
2

, 25.6 ~ 31.3 psi)----
Oil pump

Oil pump type Trochoidal ----
Inner rotor-to-outer rotor tip clear-
ance0.09 ~ 0.15 mm (0.004 ~ 0.006 in) ----
Outer rotor-to-oil pump housing
clearance0.03 ~ 0.08 mm (0.001 ~ 0.003 in) ----
Cooling system
Radiator capacity 2.75 L (2.42 Imp qt, 2.91 US qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure 95 ~ 125 kPa
(0.95 ~ 1.25 kgf/cm
2

, 13.1 ~ 17.8 psi)----
Upper radiator core
Width 414 mm (16.3 in) ----
Height 248 mm (9.76 in) ----
Depth 24 mm (0.94 in) ----
Lower radiator core
Width 211 mm (8.31 in) ----
Height 158 mm (6.22 in) ----
Depth 24 mm (0.94 in) ----
Coolant reservoir
Capacity 0.6 L (0.53 Imp qt, 0.63 US qt) ----
Water pump
Water pump type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----
Reduction ratio 88/47
´
28/25 (2.097) ----
Maximum impeller shaft tilt ---- 0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Starting system type
Electric starter
Spark plugs
Model (manufacturer)
´
quantity R0256R-10 (NGK)
´
4 ----
Spark plug gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in) ----
Cylinder head
Maximum warpage ---- 0.06 mm
(0.0024 in) Item Standard Limit