1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 low beam

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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.
EAU00040
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
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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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2 2
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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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2 2

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.
EC000005
CAUTION:

See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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2
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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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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
The following procedure applies to both of
the headlights.
1. Adjust:
• headlight beam (vertically)
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a. Turn the adjusting screw 1 in direc-
tion a or b.
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Direction aHeadlight beam is raised.
Direction bHeadlight beam is low-
ered.
2. Adjust:
• headlight beam (horizontally)
t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t
a. Turn the adjusting screw 1 in direc-
tion a or b.
Left headlight
Right headlight
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Direction aHeadlight beam moves
to the right.
Direction bHeadlight beam moves
to the left.
Direction aHeadlight beam moves
to the left.
Direction bHeadlight beam moves
to the right.

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–+ELECLIGHTING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTE:
• Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(-s):
1) bottom cowling
2) front cowling
3) rear cowling
• Troubleshoot with the following special tool(-s).
Any of the following fail to light: headlight, high beam indicator light, taillight, auxiliary light
or meter light.
Check the main and headlight
fuses for continuity.Replace.
Check the condition of the bat-
tery.Recharge or replace.
Check the bulbs and bulb sockets. Replace.
Check the LED’s of the indicator
light.Replace the meter assembly.
Check the main switch. Replace.
Check the lights switch. Replace the left handlebar switch.
Check the dimmer switch. Replace the left handlebar switch.
Check the pass switch. Replace the left handlebar switch.
Check the entire lighting sys-
tem’s wiring.Repair or replace.
Pocket tester
90890-03112
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good

YZF-R7 WIRING DIAGRAM
1
Main switch

2
Rectifier/regulator

3
Generator

4
Backup fuse (odometer)

5
Battery

6
Main fuse

7
Starter relay

8
Starter motor

9
Diode

0
Relay unit

A
Diode

B
Sidestand switch

C
Camshaft sensor

D
Throttle position sensor

E
Intake air pressure sensor

F
Atmospheric pressure sensor

G
Intake air temperature sensor

H
Coolant temperature sensor

I
Pickup coil

J
ECU

K
Cylinder #1 - injector 1

L
Cylinder #2 - injector 1

M
Cylinder #3 - injector 1

N
Cylinder #4 - injector 1

O
Cylinder #1 - injector 2

P
Cylinder #2 - injector 2

Q
Cylinder #3 - injector 2

R
Cylinder #4 - injector 2

S
Cylinder #1 - ignition coil

T
Cylinder #2 - ignition coil

U
Cylinder #3 - ignition coil

V
Cylinder #4 - ignition coil

W
CDI unit

X
Fall detection switch

Y
Speed sensor

Z
Neutral switch

[
Meter assembly

\
Fuel level indicator light

]
Warning light (oil level indicator)

^
Neutral indicator light

a
Tachometer

b
Combination meter

c
Warning light (coolant temperature indicator)
d
High beam indicator light
e
Turn signal indicator light
f
Meter light
gWarning light (engine trouble indicator)
hOil level switch
i
Horn
jHeadlight
kRear turn signal light (right)
lRear turn signal light (left)
mFront turn signal light (right)
nFront turn signal light (left)
oTail/brake light
pRear brake light switch
q
Left handlebar switch
rClutch switch
sLights switch
t
Pass switch
uDimmer switch
vTurn signal switch
wHorn switch
xTurn signal relay
yFuel pump
zMain relay
{
Right handlebar switch|Front brake light switch
}Engine stop switch
~Start switch
Œ
Electronic fuel injection system fuseCYCLELOCK Signaling system fuse
¢Headlight fuse£
ECU fuse¤Radiator fan motor fuse
¥Thermo switch
¦Radiator fan motor
COLOR CODE
B ............ black
Br ........... brown
Ch .......... chocolate
Dg .......... dark green
G ............ green
Gy .......... gray
L ............ blue
Lg .......... light green
O ............ orange
P ............ pink
R ............ red
Sb .......... sky blue
W ........... white
Y ............ yellow
B/L ......... black/blue
B/R ......... black/red
B/W ....... black/white
B/Y ......... black/yellow
Br/G ....... brown/green
Br/L ........ brown/blue
Br/R ....... brown/red
Br/W ...... brown/white
G/B ........ green/black
G/R ........ green/red
G/W ....... green/white
G/Y ........ green/yellow
Gy/B ...... gray/black
Gy/G ...... gray/green
Gy/R ...... gray/red
L/B ......... blue/black
L/G ......... blue/green
L/R ......... blue/red
L/W ........ blue/white
L/Y ......... blue/yellow
Lg/R ....... light green/red
Lg/Y ....... light green/yellow
O/B ........ orange/black
O/G ........ orange/green
P/B ......... pink/black
P/L ......... pink/blue
P/W ........ pink/white
R/B ......... red/black
R/G ........ red/green
R/L ......... red/blue
R/W ....... red/white
R/Y ......... red/yellow
W/B ....... white/black
W/G ....... white/green
W/L ........ white/blue
W/Y ....... white/yellow
Y/B ......... yellow/black
Y/G ........ yellow/green
Y/L ......... yellow/blue
Y/R ......... yellow/rod