2020 YAMAHA MT-07 spark plugs

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d 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 ...................... 3-12
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-18
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-20
Storage compartment .................. 3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-22
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-24
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-24
Sidestand ..................................... 3-25 Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ........................................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-13
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16 Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
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Checkin g the spark plug sThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
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Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plu
g cap, otherwise
the i gnition coil coupler may get
d amag ed . The spark plu g cap may
b e difficult to remove because the
ru bber seal on the en d of the cap fits
ti g htly. To remove the spark plu g
cap, simply twist it back an d forth
while pullin g it out; to install it, twist
it back an d forth while pushin g it in.
Specified spark plu g:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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Trou bleshootin g chartsStartin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-24
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-21
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
Brake/tail light....................................... 6-34CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification 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... 6-5
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........................................... 3-12SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-22
Sidestand.............................................. 3-25
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-12
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment........................... 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-16
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