Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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ENG
CYLINDER HEAD
EB402102
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Remove:
• cylinder head bolts
• cylinder head nuts
NOTE:
• Loosen each bolt and nut 1/2 of a turn
at a time, in stages and in a crisscross
pattern. After all of the bolts and nuts
are fully loosened, remove them.
• Loosen the bolts and nuts in decreas-
ing numerical order (refer to the num-
bers in the illustration).
EB402402
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Eliminate:
• combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid
damaging or scratching:
• spark plug bore threads
• valve seats
2. Check:
• cylinder head
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• cylinder head water jacket
Mineral deposits/rust → Eliminate.

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