1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 lock

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

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/Steering lock
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition. To lock the steering, turn the
handlebars all the way to the left. While
pushing the key into the main switch,
turn it from “OFF” to “LOCK” and re-
move it. To release the lock, turn the
key to “OFF” while pushing.
1. Push
2. Turn
EW000016
WARNING

Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this posi-
tion, and the taillights and auxiliary
lights come on, but all other circuits
are off. The key can be removed in
this position.
To use the parking position, first
lock the steering, then turn the key
to “ ”. Do not use this position for
an extended length of time as the
battery may discharge.
1.
Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn indicator light “ ”
4. Fuel indicator light “ ”
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Indicator lights
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below
approximately 4.8 L, this light will
come on. When this light comes
on, fill the tank at the first opportuni-
ty. This light circuit can be checked
by the procedure on page 1-7.
If there is a shortcircuit or disconti-
nuity at the thermistor, the fuel indi-
cator light will flash 8 times and
then stay off for 3 seconds repeat-
edly.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel indicator light circuit check
CB-46ECB-69E
Turn the main switch to “ON”.
Indicator does not come
on.
Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the electric
circuit.Indicator goes off.Indicator does not go off.
Inspect the fuel level.
Indicator comes on.
After a few seconds:
OK. Go ahead with
riding.Fuel level is OK.
Have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the
electric circuit.Fuel level is low.
Supply recommended
fuel.

1. Speedometer
2. Clock, odometer
3. “SELECT” button
4. “RESET” button
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Digital speedometer
This speedometer is equipped with:
l
an odometer
l
two trip odometers
l
a fuel reserve trip meter
l
a clock
NOTE:

For UK models only:
To change the speedometer display
from kilometers to miles, press the “SE-
LECT” button for at least two seconds.
Odometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
Use the fuel reserve trip meter to see
the distance traveled from when the
fuel level dropped to the reserve level.
Selecting a mode
Push the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”
and “TRIP 2” in the following order:
“ODO”
®
“TRIP 1”
®
“TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
If the fuel level indicator light comes on
the odometer display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve trip meter
mode “TRIP F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. Push
the “SELECT” button to change be-
tween the fuel odometer, trip odometer
and odometer modes in the following
order:
“TRIP F”
®
“TRIP 1”
®
“TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
®
“TRIP F”Resetting a meter
To reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second.
To reset the fuel reserve trip meter, se-
lect it by pushing the “SELECT” button
and push the “RESET” button for at
least one second. The display will re-
turn to “TRIP 1”. If you do not reset the
fuel reserve trip meter manually, it will
automatically reset and return to “TRIP
1” after refueling and the motorcycle
has traveled 5 km (3.1 miles).
NOTE:

After the fuel reserve trip meter is reset,
the display always returns to the “TRIP
1” mode. If “TRIP 2” was being used
before the fuel reserve trip meter is re-
set, be sure to push the “SELECT” but-
ton to change back to the “TRIP 2”
mode.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Clock, odometer
2. “SELECT” button
3. “RESET” button
Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To change the display back to the
odometer mode, push the “RESET”
button.
To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.2. When the hour digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button to
change the minutes.
4. When the minute digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.
NOTE:

After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
main switch to “OFF”, otherwise the
clock will not be set.
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x1000r/min
0
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1. Tachometer
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Tachometer
This model is equipped with an electric
tachometer so the rider can monitor the
engine speed and keep it within the
ideal power range.
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CAUTION:

Do not operate at 13,800 r/min and
above.
Diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis.
Refer to “ELECTRICAL CONTROL
SYSTEM USER MODE” in chapter 8.
If some trouble should occur in an elec-
trical circuit the tachometer will repeat-
edly display change in r/min.If this occurs take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:

To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in rpm.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1 1

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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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE/
CONSUMER INFORMATION
WARNING
When using the starter motor to
crank the engine, remove the spark
plug wires, and ground them to pre-
vent sparking.
4. Remove the drive chain. Thor-
oughly clean the chain with kero-
sene and lubricate it. Reinstall the
chain or store it in a plastic bag
(tied to frame for safekeeping).
5. Lubricate all control cables.
6. Block up the frame to raise both
wheels off the ground.
7. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust
pipe outlet to prevent moisture
from entering.
8. If strong in a humid or salt-air at-
mosphere, coat all exposed metal
surfaces with a light film of oil. Do
not apply oil to any rubber parts or
the seat cover.9. Remove the battery and charge it.
Store it in a dry place and re-
change it once a month. Do not
store the battery in an excessively
warm or cold place (less than 0°C
(30°F) or more than 30°C (90°F)).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification numbers record
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
1. Key identification numberEAU01041
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
1. Vehicle identification numberEAU01043
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
state.

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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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