Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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ENG
CRANKCASE
EB412743
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE
1. Lubricate:
• crankshaft journal bearings
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
2. Apply:
• sealant
(onto the crankcase mating surfaces)
NOTE:
Do not allow any sealant to come into
contact with the oil gallery or crankshaft
journal bearings. Do not apply sealant to
within 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in) of the
crankshaft journal bearings.
3. Install:
• dowel pins 1
Yamaha bond No. 1215
90890-85505
4. Install:
• crankshaft journal lower bearings
(into the lower crankcase)
NOTE:
• Align the projections a on the crank-
shaft journal lower bearings with the
notches b in the lower crankcase.
• Install each crankshaft journal lower
bearing in its original place.
5. Set the shift drum assembly and trans-
mission gears in the neutral position.

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