2022 YAMAHA YZF-R7 chain slack

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 .................................. 3-14
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-15
ABS .............................................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-24
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-27 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kits........................................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister ......................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-16 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29UBEBE0E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 5, 2021 2:26 PM

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Rear brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-22, 6-22
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
6-20
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 6-17, 6-27
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 6-26
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-24, 6-26
Wheels and tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
6-17, 6-20
Brake and shift pedals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-28
Sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
6-28
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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11*Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
12 *Swingarm pivot
bearings • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
13 Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
14 *Steering bearings • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. √√
√
• Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. √√
15 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
16 Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
17 Brake pedal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 Shift pedal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
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
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking. Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Push down on the drive chain un- der the end of the drive chain
guard.
4. Measure distance A between the drive chain guard and the center
of the chain as shown. 5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows. NOTICE: Improper
drive chain slack will overload
the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can
lead to chain slippage or break-
age. If distance A is more than
55.0 mm (2.17 in), the chain can
damage the frame, swingarm,
and other parts. To prevent this
from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified
limits.
[ECA23070]
1. Drive chain guard
2. Distance ADistance A: 45.0–50.0 mm (1.77–1.97 in)
2 2 2
1 1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain slack adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut, and thentighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain slack adjusting plates are in the
same position, the drive chain
slack is correct, and the drive
chain moves smoothly.
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
1 1 1 2 2
1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting plate
1 1 1
(a) (a) (a)
(b) (b) (b)
1 1 1 2 2
Tightening torques:
Axle nut: 105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 77 lb·ft)
Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-16
Air temperature display ........................ 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-26BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-19
Clock ...................................................... 3-7
Clutch lever........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature display ................ 3-10
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-9DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2 Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-12
Display brightness and shift timing
indicator light settings mode ............. 3-10
Display units, switching ......................... 3-6
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-11
Engine overheating .............................. 6-37
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-13FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ...................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 3-7
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-13
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34MMain 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........................................... 3-12QQuick shifter indicator............................. 3-8RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
SEL/RES switch .................................... 3-13
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-5
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-24
Sidestand.............................................. 3-26
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