2021 YAMAHA MT-07 light

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-33
6 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
turning it clockwise until it stops.
6. Place the license plate light unit in the original position, and then in-
stall the collars and bolts.
EAU67131
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, use maintenance stands
when removing the front or rear wheel
or when performing other maintenance
that requires the motorcycle to stand
up right.
Check that the motorcycle is in a stable
and level position before starting any
maintenance.
EAU25872
Trou bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water
1. License plate light bulb
1
1. Maintenance stand (exampleF
1
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7
chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, b rake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow pro duct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washin g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the wind shield. Additionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for plastic may scratch the win
d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g pro ducts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili- cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot pe gs or tire
trea ds. Otherwise these parts
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7 will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pad s with brake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s b raking per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Loadin g:Maximum load:
171 kg (377 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)Electrical system:System voltage:12 VBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge:Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light: LED
Rear turn signal light:
LED Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light: 5.0 W
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Air temperature display ........................ 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-23BBattery .................................................. 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
Brightness control mode ...................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Clock ...................................................... 3-7
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature display ................ 3-10
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2 Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-11
Display units, switching ......................... 3-6
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
EEco indicator .......................................... 3-7
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine overheating .............................. 6-36
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 3-7
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-12
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-24
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-32Luggage strap holders.......................... 3-23
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 3-4
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display ............................. 3-8
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-3PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-11SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-18
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand.............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-6
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-12
Storage ................................................... 7-3
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Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-33
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTachometer ............................................. 3-6
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kits .................................................. 6-2
Transmission gear display ...................... 3-8
TRIP/INFO switch ................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 6-32WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-29
Wheels .................................................. 6-19YYamalube .............................................. 6-13
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