Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Owner'S Manual Download

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le of contents

Location of important la

els

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Safety information

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Helmets .......................................... 2-5

Description

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Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view ....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3

Instrument an

control functions

... 4-1

Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Indicator lights and warning

lights............................................ 4-3

assembly ................................... 4-20

Luggage strap holders ................. 4-22

Auxiliary DC connector .................4-23
Sidestand ...................................... 4-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-24

For your safety – pre-operation
checks

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Operation an

important ri

points

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Engine break-in ...............................6-1
Starting the engine.......................... 6-2
Shifting ............................................ 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption................................ 6-4

Parking ............................................ 6-5

Perio

ic maintenance an

justment

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Tool kits........................................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system..............7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart........................... 7-5

Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister......................................... 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 7-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 7-13
Coolant.......................................... 7-13
Replacing the air filter element

and cleaning the check hose..... 7-15

Checking the engine idling

speed ........................................ 7-15

Checking the throttle grip free

play............................................ 7-16

Valve clearance............................. 7-16
Tires .............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels .................................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play............................................ 7-19

Checking the brake lever free

play............................................ 7-20

Brake light switches ..................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake

pads .......................................... 7-21

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive chain slack........................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain.......................................... 7-25

Checking and lubricating the

cables........................................ 7-25

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 7-26

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals............... 7-26

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............. 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand................................... 7-27

Lubricating the swingarm

pivots......................................... 7-28

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Summary of Contents for YZF-R7 2022

Page 1: ...le MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Specifications Consumer information Motorcycle care and storage Periodic maintenance and adjustment For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and control functions Description Safety information Location of important labels Operation and important riding points Index English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46094 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UBATEZE0 book Page 1 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 3: ...n addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent p...

Page 4: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NO...

Page 5: ...AL 2021 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 6: ...intenance and adjustment 7 1 Tool kits 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Canister 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 10 Why Yamalube 7 13 Coolant 7 13 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 15 Checking the engine idling speed 7 15 Checking the throttle grip fr...

Page 7: ... license plate light bulb 7 32 Supporting the motorcycle 7 33 Troubleshooting 7 33 Troubleshooting chart 7 35 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 2 Vehicle data recording 10 2 Index 11 1 UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 8: ...icle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 1 4 3 UBATEZE0 book Page 1 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 9: ...Location of important labels 1 2 1 BM5 21659 01 4AA 22259 40 100kPa 1bar kPa psi 225 33 250 36 250 36 225 33 kPa psi BM5 21668 00 2 1 4 3 UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 10: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogniz...

Page 11: ... main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not ...

Page 12: ...ycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo ...

Page 13: ...hange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Care...

Page 14: ...hat are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the mo to...

Page 15: ...nd their usage Half type use only for riding at low speeds Full type use only for riding at low to mid range speeds Full face type use for riding at mid range to high speeds ZAUU0003 ZAUU0007 ZAUU0004 ZAUU0005 ZAUU0006 UBATEZE0 book Page 6 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 16: ...page 7 31 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 20 5 Shift pedal page 4 13 6 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 7 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 10 10 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 UBATEZE0 book Page 1 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 17: ...21 Right view 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 1 Tool kit page 7 2 2 Spring preload adjuster page 4 20 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 15 4 Brake pedal page 4 13 5 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 21 UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 18: ...12 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 11 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 5 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 21 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 11 7 Throttle grip page 7 16 8 Brake lever page 4 13 UBATEZE0 book Page 3 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 19: ...standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal interfer ence NOTICE ECA11823 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE REG ISTERING KEY CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re registering key is lost the existing standard keys can still be used to start the veh...

Page 20: ...key cannot be removed TIP The headlight s will turn on when the engine is started To prevent battery drain do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss o...

Page 21: ...e warning light This warning light comes on if the en gine oil pressure is low TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light should come on go off briefly and then remain on until the engine is start ed Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA21211 If the warning light comes on when the engine is running stop the en gine and check the oil level If the oil level is low add sufficie...

Page 22: ...1850 ABS warning light This warning light comes on when the vehicle is first turned on and goes off after starting riding If the warning light comes on while riding the anti lock brake system may not work correctly WARNING EWA16043 If the ABS warning light does not turn off after reaching 10 km h 6 mi h or if the warning light comes on while riding Use extra caution to avoid pos sible wheel lock d...

Page 23: ...equipped with a brightness control mode WARNING EWA12423 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident EAU92550 TIP The multi function meter functions are controlled using the TRIP INFO switch 4 12 for more information EAU92191 Switching the display units T...

Page 24: ...g ments of the fuel meter disappear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When approximately 2 7 L 0 71 US gal 0 59 Imp gal of fuel remains the last segment starts flash ing Refuel as soon as possible TIP If a problem is detected in the electrical circuit the fuel level segments will flash repeatedly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU90820 Eco indicator Thi...

Page 25: ...e INFO switch to confirm the settings EAU87391 Transmission gear display This display shows the selected gear The neutral position is indicated by and by the neutral indicator light EAU92211 Multi function display The multi function display is equipped with the following an odometer ODO two tripmeters TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 a fuel reserve tripmeter TRIP F an instantaneous fuel consump tion display km L...

Page 26: ...segment of the fuel meter starts flashing the display automati cally changes to the fuel reserve trip meter TRIP F and starts counting the distance traveled from that point To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter change the display to the fuel reserve tripmeter and while the digits are flashing push the INFO switch until it is reset TIP If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip meter manually it will ...

Page 27: ... traveled on 1 0 L of fuel AVE_ _ _ L 100 km the average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km AVE_ _ _ MPG the average dis tance that can be traveled on 1 0 Imp gal of fuel TIP To reset the display change the display to the average fuel con sumption display and while the digits are flashing push the IN FO switch until it is reset After resetting _ _ _ is shown until the vehicle has traveled s...

Page 28: ...tion meter unit panel can be adjusted To adjust the brightness 1 Turn the vehicle power off 2 Push and hold the INFO switch 3 Turn the vehicle power on and continue pushing the INFO switch until the display switches to the brightness control mode 4 Push the TRIP switch to set the brightness level 5 Push the INFO switch to confirm the selected brightness level and exit the brightness control mode T...

Page 29: ...ned to the center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU54213 Stop Run Start switch To crank the engine with the starter set this switch to and then push the switch down towards See page 6 2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the en gine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cabl...

Page 30: ...ne not running otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU78491 TRIP INFO switch This switch is used to make setting and display changes in the multi function meter unit See page 4 5 for more in formation To use the TRIP switch move the TRIP INFO switch in direction a To use the INFO switch move the TRIP INFO switch in direction b EAU12823 Clutch lever To disengage the drivetrain from the engine such...

Page 31: ...rake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip push the brake lever away from the throttle grip and rotate the adjusting dial Make sure the setting number on the adjust ing dial aligns with the match mark on the brake lever EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To a...

Page 32: ... revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagnos tic test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a click ing noise can be heard from the hydraulic control unit and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied a vibra...

Page 33: ...2 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or...

Page 34: ...search octane number of 90 or higher If en gine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause dam...

Page 35: ... Catalytic converter The exhaust system contains catalytic converter s to reduce harmful exhaust emissions WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust ...

Page 36: ... front of the passenger seat into the seat holders as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat and then remove the hexagon wrench located on the bottom of the seat 2 Remove the bolts with the hexa gon wrench 3 Lift the seat rearward and up to re move it 1 Seat lock 2 Unlock 1 1 1 2 2 1 Project...

Page 37: ...et to the vehicle To secure a helmet with the helmet holding cable 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 18 2 Remove the screwdriver from its holders on the passenger seat and then remove the helmet hold ing cable from the screwdriver TIP When removing the screwdriver slide the screwdriver toward the mark on the passenger seat 3 Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet strap...

Page 38: ...w driver in its original position and then hook the helmet holding ca ble over the hook on the bottom of the passenger seat 4 Install the passenger seat EAU91870 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring and a rebound damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond...

Page 39: ...ins highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder dam...

Page 40: ...Luggage strap holders Use the indicated strap points to se cure luggage to the vehicle To use the luggage strap holders under the passenger seat remove the pas senger seat page 4 18 remove the straps from their hooks and then in stall the seat with the straps hanging out 1 Luggage strap holder 2 Hook 1 Luggage strap holder 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 UBATEZE0 book Page 22 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 41: ... tions See the following section for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been des...

Page 42: ... the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine See pages 4 2 and 4 11 for switch operation information UBATEZE0 book Page 24 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 43: ...as stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestan...

Page 44: ...lowing points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connection 4 15 4 17 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add reco...

Page 45: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 16 7 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 23 7 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 19 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 46: ...ightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 23 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBATEZE0 book Page 3 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 47: ... 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17094 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5000 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter...

Page 48: ...e have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAUM3632 TIP This mo...

Page 49: ...ion in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam aging the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand th...

Page 50: ...ould come on and then the clutch lever can be released WARNING EWA17380 Improper braking can cause loss of control or traction Al ways use both brakes and apply them smoothly Make sure that the motorcycle and the engine have sufficiently slowed before shifting to a low er gear Engaging a lower gear when the vehicle or engine speed is too high could make the rear wheel lose traction or the engine t...

Page 51: ... exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire UBATEZE0 book Page 5 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 52: ...erforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 53: ...s manual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool kit 1 UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monda...

Page 54: ...mission control system No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month 7000 km or 6 months 13000 km or 12 months 19000 km or 18 months 25000 km or 24 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace Every 19000 km 12000 mi or 18 months 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance...

Page 55: ... system Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month 7000 km or 6 months 13000 km or 12 months 19000 km or 18 months 25000 km or 24 months UBATEZE0 book Page 4 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 56: ... mi 3 Air filter check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust 5 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 7 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 8 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 9 Whee...

Page 57: ...eck bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 12000 mi 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Shift pe...

Page 58: ...y arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation 25 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 26 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 27 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Moving parts and cables Lubricate No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHE...

Page 59: ...uid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 30 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 31 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE ...

Page 60: ...xcessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estima...

Page 61: ... level 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle for an accurate reading and then check the oil level through the engine oil level check window located at the bottom left side of the crankca...

Page 62: ...if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specif...

Page 63: ...higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 10 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 11 Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap 12 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil pressure war...

Page 64: ...e final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value Yamaha s expe rience gained over many years of re search and development into oil since the 1960 s helps make Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha engine EAUS1203 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regularly In addition the coolant must be ch...

Page 65: ...eplace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the coolant reservoir cap EAU33032 Changing the coolant The coolant must ...

Page 66: ...in unusually wet or dusty areas However the air filter check hose can be easily reached and should be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter check hose 1 Remove the air filter check hose under the air filter case 2 Clean and then install the hose EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha deale...

Page 67: ...s cold EAU69793 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted b...

Page 68: ...placement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information Cold tire air pressure 1 person Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 25...

Page 69: ...fter extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds Brand new tires can have a rel atively poor gri...

Page 70: ...eck the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtained as described above proceed as follows 1 Fully turn the adjusting bol...

Page 71: ...Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36505 Brake light switches The brake light should come on just before braking takes effect The brake light is activated by switches connect ed to the brake lever and brake pedal Since the brake light switches are com...

Page 72: ... dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a...

Page 73: ...not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brak...

Page 74: ...drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Push down on the drive chain un der the end of the drive chain guard 4 Measure distance A between the drive chain guard and the center of the chain as shown 5 If distance A is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vi...

Page 75: ...ing the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain slack adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut and then tighten the locknuts to the speci fied torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain slack adjusting plates are in the same position the drive chain slack is correct and the drive chain moves smoothly 1 Axle nut 2...

Page 76: ...e the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the c...

Page 77: ...alled Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before...

Page 78: ...should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone gr...

Page 79: ... the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds s...

Page 80: ...ing the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU50212 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 4 18 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead...

Page 81: ...es NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure to turn the main sw...

Page 82: ...fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Starter relay cover 2 Main fuse 3 Spare main fuse 4 Fuse box 1 2 3 4 4 4 1 Radiator fan motor fuse 2 Backup fuse 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 Signaling system f...

Page 83: ...light lens EAU92270 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the bolts and collars 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclock wise and then pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Terminal fuse 1 3 0 A Headlight fuse 7 5 A Signaling system fuse 7 5...

Page 84: ...rom the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary t...

Page 85: ...odic maintenance and adjustment 7 34 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBATEZE0 book Page 34 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 86: ... a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry Wet Try start...

Page 87: ...opped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for...

Page 88: ...n tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical damage Do not use high pressure washers or steam jet cleaners Excessive water pressure may cause wa ter seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings brakes trans mission seals and electrical de vices ...

Page 89: ...eld with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner or polish for motorcycles NOTICE Never use any strong chemicals to clean the windshield Additionally some cleaning compounds for plastic may scratch the wind shield so be sure to test all cleaning products before gen eral application ECA26310 4 Rinse off thoroughly with...

Page 90: ...akes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking per formance and cornering behav ior EAU83472 Storage Always store the vehicle in a cool dry place If necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover Be sure the engine and the exhau...

Page 91: ...is will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 7 Lubricate all cont...

Page 92: ...ndard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 30 L 2 43 US qt 2 02 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 90 Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 7 US gal 3 1 Imp gal...

Page 93: ...isc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ10S Voltage capacity 12 V 8 6 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light LED Rear turn signal light LED Auxiliary light LED License plate light 5 0 W UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 94: ...AL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial num...

Page 95: ...nt purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emission relat ed data This data will be uploaded only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle such as when maintenance checks or service proce dures are performed Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party...

Page 96: ... provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner UBATEZE0 book Page 3 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 97: ...ble warning light 4 4 F Front and rear brake pads checking 7 21 Front fork checking 7 28 Fuel 4 15 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 6 4 Fuel meter 4 6 Fuel tank cap 4 15 Fuel tank overflow hose 4 17 Fuses replacing 7 31 H Handlebar switches 4 11 Hazard switch 4 11 Helmet holding cable 4 19 Helmets 2 5 High beam indicator light 4 3 Horn switch 4 11 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit c...

Page 98: ...rip free play checking 7 16 Tires 7 16 Tool kits 7 2 Transmission gear display 4 7 TRIP INFO switch 4 12 Troubleshooting 7 33 Troubleshooting chart 7 35 Turn signal indicator lights 4 3 Turn signal switch 4 11 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 32 W Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheels 7 19 Y Yamalube 7 13 UBATEZE0 book Page 2 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 99: ...UBATEZE0 book Page 3 Monday December 14 2020 1 08 PM ...

Page 100: ...DIC183 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2020 12 0 3 1 CR E ...

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