Yamaha R7 User Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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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 adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
TIP
If the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
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Checking the brake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
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A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play:
5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)
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(a)(a)
1
(a)
(b)(b)(b)
1
1. No brake lever free play
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Yamaha R7 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	120/70ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17
Wheelbase	54.9 in
Fuel Capacity	3.4 gal
Curb Weight	414 lb
Engine Type	689cc liquid-cooled, DOHC inline twin-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41mm KYB inverted fork
Rear Suspension	KYB single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual 298mm hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	245mm hydraulic disc
Maximum Power	54 kW @ 8, 750 rpm
Maximum Torque	67 Nm @ 6, 500 rpm
Height	1, 135 mm