Periodic Maintenance And Lubrication - Yamaha YZF-R7 Owner's Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

No. ITEM
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
*
15 Chassis fasteners tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Check operation.
16 Sidestand
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.
• Check operation.
*
17 Sidestand switch
• Replace if necessary.
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
*
18 Front fork
• Correct accordingly.
Rear shock • Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
*
19
absorber assembly • Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
Rear suspension
• Check operation.
relay arm and con-
*
20 • Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
necting arm pivot-
km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
ing points
• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and
Electronic fuel
*
21 starter operation.
injection system
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
22 Engine oil • Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
Engine oil filter
23 • Replace.
cartridge
• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
*
24 Cooling system
• Change coolant every 24,000 km 24 months (which-
ever comes first).
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
• The air filter element needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake system
– Replace the brake fluid or clutch fluid after disassembling the master cylinder, caliper cyl-
inder or release cylinder.
– Check the brake fluid or clutch fluid level and add fluid as required.
– Replace the master cylinder, caliper cylinder and release cylinder oil seals every two
years.
– Replace the brake hoses and clutch hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
3 - 2
CHK
INTERVALS
ADJ
6,000 km or
INITIAL
6 months
1,000 km
(whichever
comes first)
EVERY
12,000 km or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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