Yamaha YZF-R7 User Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE/
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
g. Measure the valve clearance again.
h. If the valve clearance is still out of
specification, repeat all of the valve
clearance adjustment steps until the
specified clearance is obtained.
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8. Install:
• all removed parts
NOTE:
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure. Note the following points.
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
NOTE:
Prior to synchronizing the throttle
bodies, the valve clearance and the
engine idling speed should be properly
adjusted and the ignition timing should
be checked.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand.
2. Remove:
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
3. Remove:
• bolts 1
• copper washers
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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