Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
USING A DYNAMOMETER
The YZF-R7 has a carbon muffler that may
change color when exposed to high tem-
peratures. Therefore, when using a dyna-
mometer always use a fan to cool the
muffler.
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LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers/
plates 1 and cotter pins. After the bolt or
nut has been tightened to specification,
bend the lock washer tabs and the cotter
pin ends along a flat of the bolt or nut.
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BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1. Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are
visible. When installing oil seals, lubri-
cate the oil seal lips with a light coat of
lithium soap base grease. Oil bearings
liberally when installing, if appropriate.
1 Oil seal
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
Do not spin the bearing with compressed
air because this will damage the bearing
surfaces.
1 Bearing
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CIRCLIPS
Before reassembly, check all circlips care-
fully and replace damaged or distorted cir-
clips. Always replace piston pin clips after
one use. When installing a circlip 1 , make
sure that the sharp-edged corner 2 is posi-
tioned opposite the thrust 3 that the circlip
receives.
4 Shaft

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