2014 YAMAHA MT-07 Fork oil

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-13
Clutch lever .................................. 3-14
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-15
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-21
Storage compartment .................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-23
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-24 Sidestand ...................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-27
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15 Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
21*Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
22 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
23 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √√
24 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
25 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
26 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
27 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
28 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
29 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
•

Adjust headlight beam. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-36 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:1st:
2.846 (37/13)
2nd: 2.125 (34/16)
3rd: 1.632 (31/19)
4th:
1.300 (26/20)
5th: 1.091 (24/22)
6th: 0.964 (27/28)Chassis:Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 24.80 °
Trail:
90 mm (3.5 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/PILOT ROAD 3
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT023F FRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT ROAD 3A
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT023R M
Loa din g:Maximum load:
MT07 176 kg (388 lb)
MT07A 173 kg (381 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
MT07 0–176 kg (0–388 lb)
MT07A 0–173 kg (0–381 lb)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50
Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130 mm (5.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-27
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pedal........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9 Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1 Multi-function meter unit .........................3-6
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil pressure warning light .......................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-13RRear suspension, lubricating ................6-27SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-19
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-23
Sidestand ..............................................3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .......................3-13
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-28
Storage ...................................................7-3
Storage compartment ...........................3-22
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-27TTail/brake light ......................................6-34
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ....................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-15
Tires ......................................................6-15
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