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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to en-
ter the brake system, reducing braking per-
formance.
Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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8-99 1. Brake pedal a. No brake pedal free play
1. Pédale de frein a. Absence de garde à la pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno a. Ningún juego en el pedal de freno
1
a
EVU00860
Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done only
by trained Yamaha service personnel. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the following components
during periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking.
Replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years.
EVU01220
Checking the brake pedal
Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. There should be no free play in
the brake pedal. The brakes should operate
smoothly and there should be no brake drag. If the
brakes feel soft or spongy, this could indicate air in
the brake system. Have a Yamaha dealer check
the brake system if necessary.
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WARNING
Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing. Shield eyes when working near batteries.
Keep out of reach of children. You could be
poisoned or severely burned by the sulfuric
acid in battery electrolyte.
In case of accidental contact with battery elec-
trolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical at-
tention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
WARNING
Batteries may produce explosive gases. Venti-
late when charging or using in a closed space.
Keep batteries away from sparks, flames, ciga-
rettes, or other sources of ignition.NOTICEDo not try to remove the sealing caps of the
battery cells. You may damage the battery.
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8-145 1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Porte-ampoule de phare
1. Portabombillas del faro
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Ne pas toucher le verre de l’ampoule.
1. No toque la parte de cristal de la bombilla.
4. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool before
touching or removing it. Remove the bulb by
pulling it out.
6. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb hold-
er. NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil,
otherwise the transparency of the glass,
the luminosity of the bulb, and the bulb
life will be adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth moistened
with alcohol or thinner.
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5B410025
B. Storage
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your vehi-
cle will require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration. Make any necessary
repairs before storing the vehicle.
After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle, prepare for
storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the
specified amount of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer
and Conditioner or equivalent product. Oper-
ate the vehicle for at least 5 minutes to dis-
tribute treated fuel through the fuel system.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a teaspoonful
of engine oil into the spark plug bore and re-
install the spark plug. Ground the spark plug
wire and turn the engine over several times to
coat the cylinder wall with oil. Specified amount:
1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel
(or 7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
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3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet
to prevent moisture from entering.
6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light
film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts
or the seat covers.
7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in
a dry place and recharge 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)].
Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner eliminates
the need to drain the fuel system. Consult a
Yamaha dealer if the fuel system needs to be
drained.
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10-1
1 -SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
2885 mm (113.6 in)
Overall width:
1385 mm (54.5 in)
Overall height:
YXR700FAB 1853 mm (73.0 in)
YXR7FSPB 1901 mm (74.8 in)
YXR7FB 1853 mm (73.0 in)
Seat height:
818 mm (32.2 in)
Wheelbase:
1910 mm (75.2 in)
Ground clearance:
280 mm (11.0 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3900 mm (154 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
YXR700FAB 540.0 kg (1190 lb)
YXR7FSPB 548.0 kg (1208 lb)
YXR7FB 540.0 kg (1190 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
YXR7FSPB 80.2 dB(A)
YXR7FB 80.2 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YXR7FSPB Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YXR7FB Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²Vibration on steering wheel (EN1032, ISO5008):
YXR7FSPB Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YXR7FB Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
686 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
9.20 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MAEngine oil quantity:Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oilQuantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.35 L (2.48 US qt, 2.07 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YXR700FAB Unleaded gasoline only
YXR7FSPB Regular unleaded gasoline only
YXR7FB Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
30.0 L (7.93 US gal, 6.60 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5B41 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automatic
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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