1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 fuel cap

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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.
1. OpenEAU00172
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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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
Care
The exposure of its technology makes
a motorcycle charming but also vulner-
able. Although high-quality compo-
nents are used, they are not all rust-
resistant. While a rusty exhaust pipe
may remain unnoticed on a car, it does
look unattractive on a motorcycle. Fre-
quent and proper care, however, will
keep your motorcycle looking good, ex-
tend its life and maintain its perfor-
mance. Moreover, the warranty states
that the vehicle must be properly taken
care of. For all these reasons, it is rec-
ommended that you observe the fol-
lowing cleaning and storing
precautions.Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.Cleaning
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a neutral
detergent and a soft clean sponge,
then rinse with plenty of clean water.
Use a tooth or bottle brush for hard-to-
reach parts. Tougher dirt and insects
will come off more easily if the area is
covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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CAUTION:
lAvoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If you do use
such products for hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave it on any
longer than instructed, then
thoroughly rinse it off with wa-
ter, immediately dry the area
and apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
lImproper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
lDo not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
lDo not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
bearings, swingarm bearings,
forks and brakes), electric com-
ponents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
lFor motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
lDo not rub the frame, swingarm
and other similar matte metal
parts with a cloth (neither one
dampened with solvents or
gasoline nor a dry one), as this
may deteriorate their finish.
Wash off dirt with water only.
For hard-to-remove dirt, add a
mild detergent and rub only
lightly.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard Limit
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC ----
Displacement 749 cm
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----
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder ----
Bore
´
stroke 72
´
46 mm (2.83
´
1.81 in) ----
Compression ratio 11.4:1 ----
Engine idling speed 1,000 ~ 1,200 r/min ----
Vacuum pressure at engine idling
speed15.8 ~ 18.4 kPa
(120 ~ 140 mm Hg, 4.72 ~ 5.51 in Hg)----
Standard compression pressure
(at sea level) 157 kPa
(1.57 kgf/cm
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, 22.3 psi) at 500 r/min----
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline ----
Fuel tank capacity
Total (including reserve) 23 L (20.2 Imp qt, 24.3 US qt) ----
Reserve only 4.8 L (4.22 Imp qt, 5.07 US qt) ----
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump ----
Recommended oil
Yamalube 4 (20W40) or SAE 20W40 type
SE motor oil (40˚F/5˚C or above)
(Non-Friction modified)
Yamalube 4 (10W40) or SAE 10W40 type
SE motor oil (60˚F/15˚C or below)
(Non-Friction modified)----
Quantity
Total amount 3.6 L (3.2 Imp qt, 3.8 US qt) ----
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement2.6 L (2.3 Imp qt, 2.7 US qt) ----
With oil filter cartridge replace-
ment2.8 L (2.5 Imp qt, 3.0 US qt) ----
Oil pressure (hot) 40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm
2

, 5.69 psi) at
1,100 r/min ----
Relief valve opening pressure 480 ~ 560 kPa
(4.8 ~ 5.6 kgf/cm
2

, 68.3 ~ 79.7 psi)----
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CHK
ADJ

REMOVAL
1. Drain:
• fuel
(completely from the fuel tank)
NOTE:

Remove the fuel tank cap and use a
pump to remove the fuel from the fuel
tank.
The fuel tank must be drained to avoid
leakage at the fuel pump outlet.
2. Disconnect:
• fuel pump coupler
• fuel hose
• fuel return hose
WARNINGWARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot engine.
NOTE:

Wrap the rag over the fuel hose joints to
avoid spilling fuel.
FUEL TANK AND AIR FILTER

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Test coupler adapter method
• Remove the bottom cowling and the front
cowling.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
• Remove the protection cap 1 from the EFI
test coupler 2.
• Connect the test coupler adapter 3 to the
EFI test coupler 2.
• Disconnect the fuel pump coupler from
the wire harness.
• Turn the main switch to “ON”.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ”.
• Press the start switch ten times within 4
seconds to enter the diagnosis mode.
The warning light flashes when the unit
has entered the diagnosis mode.
NOTE:
Turn the main switch to “OFF” to cancel the
diagnosis mode.
Operation after entering the diagnosis
mode
• Select a diagnosis code by pressing the
start switch. Refer to the diagnosis code
list.
First, press the start switch once to select
diagnosis code 01. Afterwards, each press
of the start switch increases the diagnosis
code number by one. If diagnosis code 31
is selected, pressing the start switch once
selects diagnosis code 00.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ” to
start the test for the selected diagnosis
code.
NOTE:
To select another diagnosis code, turn the
engine stop switch to “ ”, and then press
the start switch.
Example:
First, select diagnosis code 29 as follows.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ”.
• Press the start switch 29 times.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Next, select diagnosis code 10 as follows.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ”.
• Press the start switch 13 times.
• Turn the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Test coupler adapter
90890-03149

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CO EMISSION ADJUSTMENT MODE
With the CO emission adjustment mode,
the amount of fuel injected by the injector
can be adjusted.
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the CO emission, the
throttle bodies must be properly synchro-
nized.
• Remove the bottom cowling and front
cowling.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
• Remove the CO check bolts from the
exhaust pipe assembly.
• Install the exhaust attachment 1 and CO
tester 2 to the exhaust pipe assembly.
• Attach the engine tachometer to the igni-
tion coil for cylinder #1.
Refer to “SYNCHRONIZING THE THROT-
TLE BODIES” in chapter 3.
• Remove the protection cap 3 from the EFI
test coupler 4.
• Connect the CO, diagnosis switch box 5
to the EFI test coupler 4.
• Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
Exhaust attachment
90890-03134
Engine tachometer
90890-06760
CO, diagnosis switch box
90890-03171
Engine idling speed
1,000 ~ 1,200 r/min
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