Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of
the front fork legs.
WARNING
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs
evenly. Uneven adjustment can result
in poor handling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Spring preload
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or
minimum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction
a or b.
NOTE:
With each turn of the adjusting bolt, the
installed length of the fork spring is
changed by 1 mm.
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Direction a
(turns in)
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction b
(turns out)
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 0 turns in direction*
Standard: 14 turns in direction*
Maximum: 18-1/2 turns in direction*
* after fully turning the adjusting
bolt in direction b
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1
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aa
bb

Yamaha YZF-R7 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes	Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear Brakes	245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Front Tire	120/70ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17
Wheelbase	54.9 in
Seat Height	32.9 in
Fuel Capacity	3.4 gal
Wet Weight	414 lb
Ground Clearance	5.3 in
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping; 5.1-in travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel