Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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3. Remove:
• Front fork damper rod bolt “1”
• Copper washer
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder “2” and T-handle “3”, loosen the front
fork damper rod bolt.
4. Remove:
• Inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
NOTICE
ECA14190
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the out-
er tube during the above procedure, as the
oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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EAS30208
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13650
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Fork spring free length “a”
Out of specification → Replace.
3. Check:
• Damper rod
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
• Oil flow stopper
Damage → Replace.
NOTICE
ECA14200
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
EAS30209
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
Damper rod holder
90890-01460
T-handle
90890-01326
T-handle 3/8" drive 60 cm long
YM-01326
Fork spring free length
345.4 mm (13.60 in)
Limit
331.6 mm (13.06 in)

Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	689 cc
Bore x Stroke	80.0 mm x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Maximum Torque	68.0 Nm (6.9 kg-m) @ 6, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	TCI
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front Brake	Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	2, 085 mm x 745 mm x 1, 090 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Wheelbase	1, 400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance	140 mm
Wet Weight	179 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L
Maximum Power	74.8 PS (55.0 kW) @ 9, 000 rpm
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (Link type suspension)