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To install the cowling

1. Place cowling B in its original po-

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Summary of Contents for YZFR7P

Page 1: ...ng this vehicle 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: ...r reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating the vehicle This manual should stay with the vehicle if it ...

Page 3: ...maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepan...

Page 4: ...ntial 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 N...

Page 5: ...ha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2022 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 36 50 UBEB11E0 book Page 2 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 6: ...ontrol system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing cowlings 7 10 Checking the spark plugs 7 11 Canister for California 7 12 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 12 Why Yamalube 7 15 Coolant 7 15 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 17 Checking the engine idling speed 7 17 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 18 Valve clearance 7 18 ...

Page 7: ...d storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 3 Vehicle data recording 10 3 Reporting safety defects 10 4 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 5 Maintenance record 10 6 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL STREET DUAL PURPOSE MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 8 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVIC...

Page 8: ...le 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 3 4 6 5 1 UBEB11E0 book Page 1 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 9: ...NUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A2 BAT 21686 00 SOLENOID VALVE NOTICE Cleaning with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent 4B5 2815K 00 2 3 California only 4 California only 1 UBEB11E0 book Page 2 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 10: ...n cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open 4AA 22259 80 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 2CR 21668 01 5 6 UBEB11E0 book Page 3 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 11: ...ou 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 recogni...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...cycle 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 14: ...change 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 Car...

Page 15: ...es Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the off position and that there are no fuel leaks Shift the transmission into gear for models with a manual trans mission Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that ar...

Page 16: ...nd damping force adjuster page 4 22 5 Shift pedal page 4 12 6 Spring preload adjuster page 4 22 7 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 8 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 12 10 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 11 Coolant reservoir page 7 15 UBEB11E0 book Page 1 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 17: ...p page 4 14 3 Spring preload adjuster page 4 19 4 Compression damping force adjuster page 4 19 5 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 19 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 7 Brake pedal page 4 13 8 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 UBEB11E0 book Page 2 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 18: ...lutch lever page 4 12 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 10 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 10 6 Throttle grip page 7 18 7 Brake lever page 4 12 UBEB11E0 book Page 3 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 19: ...ithout the engine running EAU10664 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 of control or an accident EAU73803 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn...

Page 20: ...n 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 sufficient oil of the recommended type If the warn...

Page 21: ...f this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system TIP When the vehicle is turned on this light should come on for a few seconds and then go off Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check vehicle EAU93230 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 ...

Page 22: ...nits can be switched be tween kilometers and miles To switch the display units set the multi funtion display to the odometer or a tripmeter and then hold the SEL switch until the display units change EAU86831 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed EAU87170 Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range NOTICE...

Page 23: ...maha dealer check the vehicle EAU93011 Clock The clock uses a 12 hour time system To set the clock 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 While holding the RES switch turn the vehicle on Continue hold ing the RES switch until the hour digits start flashing 3 Use the SEL switch to set the hours 4 Push the RES switch and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Use the SEL switch to set the minutes 6 Push the RES ...

Page 24: ...F Air_ _ F ODO TIP The fuel reserve tripmeter appears only when you are low on fuel Use the RES switch to change the display in the reverse order EAU86891 Odometer The odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle TIP The odometer will lock at 999999 and cannot be reset EAU89142 Tripmeters The tripmeters show the distance trav eled since they were last reset To reset a tripmeter change...

Page 25: ... km MPG the distance that can be traveled on 1 0 US gal of fuel TIP When traveling under 10 km h 6 mi h is displayed EAU87790 TIP The instantaneous fuel consumption function should be used for general reference only Do not use this figure to estimate the distance that can be trav eled on the current tank of fuel EAU93051 Average fuel consumption display This display shows the average fuel consumpt...

Page 26: ... temperature display This display shows the air temperature from 16 F to 122 F in 1 F increments The temperature displayed may vary from the actual ambient temperature TIP When the temperature is below 16 F _ _ will be displayed EAU93241 Display brightness and shift timing indicator light settings mode The following settings can be adjusted in order Display brightness Shift timing indicator light ...

Page 27: ...ift timing indi cator light is deactivated When this setting is selected the shift timing indicator light will flash once every 2 seconds until the next setting is selected using the RES switch or confirmed with the SEL switch Shift timing indicator light ON r min The shift timing indicator light can be set between 6000 r min and 12000 r min in increments of 200 r min While changing this setting t...

Page 28: ...ush the SEL to confirm it EAU1234T Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12352 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight TIP When the dimmer switch is set to the passing switch has no ef fect EAU12402 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam 1 Pass switch 2 SEL RES switch 3 Dimmer switch 4 Turn signal switch 5 Horn switch 1 1 1 2 4 5 3 2 4 5 3 1 Engine stop ...

Page 29: ... lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic haz ard The hazard lights can be turned on or off only when the main switch is in the ON position You can turn the main switch to the OFF or LOCK posi tion and the hazard lights will continue to flash To turn of...

Page 30: ...lower gear move the shift pedal down See page 6 3 EAU93080 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing knob while holding the lever pushed away f...

Page 31: ...r gravel roads the brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will 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 5 km h 3 mi h or higher During this test a click ing nois...

Page 32: ...n counterclockwise remove it and then close the lock cover TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard 1 Front wheel sensor 2 Front wheel sensor rotor 1 Rear wheel sensor 2 ...

Page 33: ...ic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line spill...

Page 34: ...rflow hose For U49 models For California The breather hose prevents a vacuum condition from forming within the fuel tank The overflow hose drains excess gaso line and directs it safely away from the vehicle Before operating the vehicle check each hose connection check each hose for damage confirm the end of each hose is not blocked confirm each hose is positioned as shown TIP For California See pa...

Page 35: ... more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAU93101 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat as shown 2 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clo...

Page 36: ...tion on the frame cross mem ber as shown and then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the bolts with the hexagon wrench 3 Insert the hexagon wrench back into the original position 4 Place the cover in the original po sition and then install the quick fasteners 1 Cover 2 Quick fastener 1 Hexagon wrench 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Bolt 1 1 1 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 1 1 2 2 UBEB11E0 book Page 18 Mo...

Page 37: ... spring preload on both fork legs equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt the right front fork leg is equipped with a re bound damping force adjusting screw and the left front fork leg with a com pression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn ...

Page 38: ...ps and then count the clicks in di rection b TIP Be sure to perform this adjustment on the right fork leg TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica 1 Spring preload adjusting bolt 1 Distance A a a b b a b 1 1 1 Spring preload...

Page 39: ... stops and then count the clicks in direction b TIP Be sure to perform this adjustment on the left fork leg TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica tions however such adjustments are ineffective and may damage the suspensio...

Page 40: ...ch and extension bar in the additional tool kit to make this adjustment Rebound damping force Turn the adjusting screw in direction a to increase the rebound damping force Turn the adjusting screw in direction b to decrease the rebound damping force To set the rebound damping force turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the turns in di rection b 1 Spring preload adjusting r...

Page 41: ...o 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 damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Ya...

Page 42: ...act the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44895 Ignition circuit cut off system This system prevents in gear engin...

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: ...ints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 4 15 4 16 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessar...

Page 45: ...tle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 18 7 28 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 25 7 27 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 18 7 21 Brake and shift pedals Make s...

Page 46: ...tightened 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 24 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBEB11E0 book Page 3 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 47: ...t 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 filte...

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: ... designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16682 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same...

Page 50: ...over rev This could cause loss of control an accident and injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU64150 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become v...

Page 51: ...performing 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 dr...

Page 52: ...is 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 UBEB11E0 book Page 2 Mond...

Page 53: ...000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crankcase breath er system Chec...

Page 54: ...ol system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months UBEB11E0 book Page 4 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 55: ...ol Check the error codes 2 Air filter element Replace Every 24000 mi 37000 km 3 Air filter check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 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 c...

Page 56: ...g chain lubricant thoroughly Every 500 mi 800 km and after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 14 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Every 12000 mi 19000 km 15 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly No ...

Page 57: ... Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 24 Rear suspension link pivots Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 25 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 26 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km ...

Page 58: ... leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 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 INITIAL ODOMETER...

Page 59: ... 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 or sooner if cracked or damaged UBEB11E0 book Page 9 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 60: ...he quick fastener screws and then pull cowling A off as shown 2 Remove the bolts and nut and then pull cowling B off as shown To install the cowling 1 Place cowling B in its original po sition and then install the bolts and nut 2 Fit the upper projections into the slots and then place cowling A in its original position 3 Install the bolts washers and the quick fastener screws 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling...

Page 61: ...excessive 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 estim...

Page 62: ...gine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 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...

Page 63: ... TIP Skip steps 6 8 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 6 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 7 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 8 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tigh...

Page 64: ...igher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 11 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 12 Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap 13 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 warn...

Page 65: ...make sure the 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 coolan...

Page 66: ...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 67: ... 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 deal...

Page 68: ...s cold EAU78723 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 69: ...sswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement 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 Cold tire air pressu...

Page 70: ... 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 grip on certain road surfaces until they ha...

Page 71: ...rformance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU22083 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check 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 in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjus...

Page 72: ... a 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 ...

Page 73: ...maha 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 ...

Page 74: ... or dust does 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 d...

Page 75: ...ve 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 vital...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...talled 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 befor...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...t fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 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 EWA1...

Page 81: ...ound See page 7 35 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals speci...

Page 82: ... space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltag...

Page 83: ...ual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 4 17 TIP To access the main fuse remove the starter relay cover as shown If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 1 Starter relay cover 2 Main fuse 3 Spare main fuse 4 Fuse box 4 4 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 ABS solenoid fuse 2 ABS motor fuse 3 Accessory fuse 4 ABS ECU fuse 5 Terminal ...

Page 84: ...se plate light bulb this model s lights are all LED If an LED light does not come on check the fuses and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If the license plate light does not come on check and replace the bulb See page 7 35 NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Terminal fuse 1 3 0 A Headlight fuse 7 5 A Sig...

Page 85: ... until it stops 6 Place the license plate light unit in the original position and then in stall the bolts EAU67131 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand use maintenance stands when removing the front or rear wheel or when performing other maintenance that requires the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position be...

Page 86: ...uire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ma...

Page 87: ...e 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 star...

Page 88: ...topped 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 fo...

Page 89: ...roads may be salted as a de icing method it s im portant to clean the vehicle thor oughly to remove road salt and avoid corrosion Wheel spokes bolts nuts and other unpainted met al parts can be especially vulnerable to corrosion from road salt Apply an anti corrosion product to any vul nerable parts after washing and dry ing the vehicle TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas may be sprayed with sal...

Page 90: ...se off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffler instru ment panel air inlet or other inner areas such as underseat storage compartments 2 Wash the vehicle with a quality au tomotive type detergent YAMALUBE Wash Wax mixed with cool water and a soft clean towel or sponge Use an old tooth brush o...

Page 91: ...Wax all painted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles YAMALUBE Spray Polish In stant Detailer 8 When finished cleaning start the engine and let it idle for several minutes to help dry any remaining moisture 9 If the headlight lens has fogged up start the engine and turn on the headlight to help remove the moisture 10 Let the vehicle dry completely be fore storing ...

Page 92: ... the fuel cock lever to the off position 5 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean container Retighten the drain bolt and pour the fuel back into the fuel tank 6 Use a quality engine fogging oil YAMALUBE Stor Rite Engine Fogging Oil according to product instructions to protect internal en gine components...

Page 93: ...t moisture from entering it 10 Remove the battery and fully charge it or attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatible Do not charge a VRLA battery with a convention al charger ECA26330 TIP If the battery will be removed charge it once a month and store it in a temperate location between 32 90 F 0 30 C See page 7 ...

Page 94: ...il grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard 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...

Page 95: ...cargo and accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ7S Voltage capacity 12 V 6 0 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal position light LED Rear turn signal light LED Au...

Page 96: ...ER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 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 En...

Page 97: ...stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model label 1...

Page 98: ...ks or service proce dures are performed Vehicle data uploaded will be handled appropriately according to the follow ing Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cas es In addition Yamaha may provide vehicle data to a contractor in order to outsource services related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will requi...

Page 99: ...t finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey A...

Page 100: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Ex...

Page 101: ...nder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km o...

Page 102: ...mation 10 7 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UBEB11E0 book Page 7 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 103: ...ubsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer A reasonable dealer imposed fee may be charged for the inspection EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A al...

Page 104: ...ater date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warran...

Page 105: ...overed repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency to...

Page 106: ...d protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE UBEB11E0 book Page 11 Monday August 22 2022 10 41 AM ...

Page 107: ...il and oil filter cartridge 7 12 Engine overheating 7 38 Engine serial number 10 1 Engine stop switch 4 11 Engine trouble warning light 4 3 F Front and rear brake pads checking 7 23 Front fork adjusting 4 19 Front fork checking 7 30 Fuel 4 15 Fuel meter 4 5 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 4 16 Fuel tank cap 4 14 Fuses replacing 7 33 H Handlebar switches 4 10 Hazard switch 4 11 High beam ...

Page 108: ...ng 7 30 T Tachometer 4 4 Throttle grip and cable checking and lubricating 7 28 Throttle grip free play checking 7 18 Tires 7 18 Tool kits 7 2 Transmission gear display 4 5 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting chart 7 37 Turn signal indicator lights 4 2 Turn signal switch 4 11 V Valve clearance 7 18 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 ...

Page 109: ... right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your authorized Yamaha dealer use Service manu...

Page 110: ...DIC183 This Owner s manual is also available online at the Yamaha Owner s Manual Library https www yamahamotorsports com yamaha manuals PRINTED IN JAPAN 2022 09 1 5 1 CR E ...

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