2022 Yamaha R7 STG Project Bike

A keyless gas cap is a must for any rider planning to hit the track. This mod is also a favorite with many street riders as well, just important to remember the cap no longer locks. In typical Driven Racing style there are several colors available to accent your bike. This is a 2 part system consisting of the Driven HALO Fuel Cap Base Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 (the fuel cap bases are all black and model specific) and a Driven HALO Fuel Cap. The Driven Halo Fuel Cap is sold separate and available is multiple eye catching colors as well as a full stainless steel version.

This is a pretty simple install most any rider can tackle and get a great result from. We have used this fuel cap on several STG Project Bikes over the years and have been very happy with it. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fuel cap and the base are sold separately.

The Woodcraft Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Complete Rearset Kit replace the non adjustable OEM rearsets (with the 3 foot long curb feelers) with a fully adjustable kit so you can get the ergos of the R7 right where you need them. The Woodcraft R7 Rearsets can be used in standard or GP shift pattern without any additional parts. This kit accepts the OEM rear brake light switch and return spring allowing street riders to retain the function of the brake light. For the track day riders and the racers having the return spring integrated helps to ensure there is no rear wheel drag.

Woodcraft Rearsets are manufactured right here in the USA. Every piece in this kit is available in the event you need replacement parts for your kit. Due to the number of parts in each kit we are not able to list them all on the website. If you need anything not listed please reach out to our staff and they will get them ordered for you.

The Driven D-Axis Swingarm Spools Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 are a must have for any sportbike rider. If you plan to do any of the service to your new R7 yourself you will need to be able to lift and support the bike securely. In addition to the spools you will also need a rear stand, we recommend either a Pit Bull or a Woodcraft. Both of these are excellent options that will work great with the R7 and can be used with pretty much any other sportbike you may own in the future.

The Driven Captive Axle Block Adjusters Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 are captured in the end of the swingarm and will hold the adjusters in place when the axle is removed. This makes tire changes much easier than the OEM set up which all but falls out when you remove the rear wheel and axle. This mod is a great option for any track rider as well as a street rider looking to give their R7 that custom look. In typical Driven style these ar available is several eye catching colors.

The 2022 Yamaha R7 Woodcraft Stator Cover Protector bolts on over the brittle OEM stator cover adding a critical layer of crash protection. This is a great option for a street rider and a must have for any track rider. On the R7 the stator cover is super vulnerable in a crash and will typically start leaking oil after impact. The Woodcraft Cover Protector saves the OEM cover from being damaged and can be the difference between picking your bike back up to finish your ride and being side lined with an oil leak.

This is a realtively simple install most any rider can complete with basic hand tools. To customize the look of your bike Woodcraft offers several eye catching colors for the replaceable skid pad.

The 2022 Yamaha R7 Spiegler ABS Front & Rear Brake Line Kit is one of the most challenging mods we will do to this bike. Adding ABS to the bike really changes the brake line install quite a bit. We recommend anyone interested installing this line kit on their R7 watch this video before the install to make sure they are comfortable performing this install. Installing this line kit requires removing all of the OEM bodywork along with the fuel tank to gain the access necessary. Once you have the bike torn down most riders with enough mechanical ability to get that far will be able to complete the install. This video should serve as a useful guide in completing this project.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish. If you are not comfortable with anything you see in this video we strongly recommend you take the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The 2022 Yamaha R7 GB Racing Engine Cover Protectors are an excellent way to protect the fragile OEM engine covers whether you are riding on the street or the race track. We have been using GB Racing Engine Covers on our STG bikes for many seasons with excellent results. You will see these same covers on Max Van's MotoAmerica Ninja 400 and they have protected the OEM covers in every crash over three seasons. For the R7 we recommend installing all four of the available cover protectors.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. The most difficult portion of the install is the removal and reinstallation of the bodywork which we cover in this video to assist you with your project.

The Woodcraft Axle Sliders are designed to protect the vulnerable fork lowers, swingarm and axles on your Yamaha R7 in the case of a crash. Woodcraft offers a separate kit for the front and for the rear of the R7. We have been using the Woodcraft Axle Sliders on Max Van's MotoAmerica Ninja 400 for the last three seasons and feel they have done an excellent job of protecting the bike when it has been crashed. One of our favorite features of the Woodcraft Axle Sliders is the fact having them on the bike has very little impact on how long it takes to make tire changes. As with many other bike protection products these are a good addition to both street and track bikes.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue.

The Yoshimura Race R-77 2022 Yamaha R7 Works Finish Full Exhaust System is another excellent full system from our friends at Yoshimura. This system is available with either a carbon or stainless muffler each of which have a carbon tip. Installing this system will improve the performance of your R7 while removing over 8 lbs of weight. The exhaust note from the Yosh full system is a dramatic improvement from the OEM system and much more inline with the supersport style of the R7. For those who ride at race tracks with noise restrictions this system ships complete with an optional Removable Low-Volume Insert.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. The most difficult portion of the install is the removal and reinstallation of the bodywork which we cover in this video to assist you with your project. It is important to note this system is not street legal and is intended for closed course operation only.

Installing the Graves Motorsports Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Adjustable Rearsets will give you the ability to dial in the ergonomics of the foot controls to suit your riding style. Graves Motorsports has a long and successful racing history here in AMA Pro Road Racing which shows in all of it's products. From the design of the quick change footpegs to the tight tolerance found in the shift and brake pedals these rearsets are some of the finest on the market today. The kit for the 2022 and up Yamaha YZF-R7 can be used in either standard or reverse (GP) shift patterns without installing any other parts making these great for the track or the street.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. Like any of the controls on your motorcycle it is important the install is done correctly. If after watching this video you do not feel you can complete this install we suggest taking to the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The OEM rear fender on the Yamaha R7 is f*!king huge and really needs to go! Installing the New Rage Cycles Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Fender Eliminator is just what the doctor ordered to give your R7 the supersport look. It is available in a standard mount that positions the plate in a spot similar to keeps the plate visible while raising it from the OEM position and a "tucked" version (the one we install in this video) that mounts the plate under the tail. Both versions use the same New Rage signature LED lights that really set their fender eliminators apart from the competition.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. The New Rage kit offers plug and play factory connectors removing the need for any wiring modifications which make the install a breeze. If after watching this video you do not feel you can complete this install we suggest taking to the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The New Rage Cycles Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 LED Front Turn Signals are an amazing compliment to the new Rage Fender Eliminator (or any other fender eliminator for that matter). These signals fit close to the side fairing for a cleaner look while still remaining visible for safety.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. The New Rage kit offers plug and play factory connectors removing the need for any wiring modifications which make the install a breeze. If after watching this video you do not feel you can complete this install we suggest taking to the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The New Rage Cycles Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Mirror Eliminators are super affordable and easy to install. These can be used on a street bike with some bar end mirrors (take a look at CRG and Driven on our site for some good options) or on a track bike with race bodywork.

The New Rage Cycles Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 LED Front Turn Signals are an amazing compliment to the new Rage Fender Eliminator (or any other fender eliminator for that matter). These signals fit close to the side fairing for a cleaner look while still remaining visible for safety.

In this video we cover the install from start to finish and feel this is an install most riders can complete without issue. The New Rage kit offers plug and play factory connectors removing the need for any wiring modifications which make the install a breeze. If after watching this video you do not feel you can complete this install we suggest taking to the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The Armour Bodies Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Pro Series Bodywork Supersport Kit has a fit and finish that rivals kits which cost much more. In this video we detail our the install Van performed on our STG R7 to help you get the same result from your install. As with all the other Armour Bodies kits we have used over the years we are very happy with the fit and finish.

The Hotbodies Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Race Bodywork kit ended up fitting the Yamaha R7 really well. The Hotbodies kit is the most affordable option we offer and this one delivers solid value. Follow the steps we outline in this video when installing your kit and you will get the same great result.

If you plan to convert your bike to a "track only" bike the Woodcraft Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Keyswitch Elimination Harness should be on your short list of mods for sure. Installing this along with a keyless gas cap allows you to make the bike completely keyless. In this video we show all of the steps necessary to complete this install. This will require removal of the bodywork, top triple and fuel tank along with drilling of the anti theft fasteners used to hold the ignition switch to the top clamp. As with any other install if you watch this and do not feel comfortable with all of the steps shown take the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

If you plan to take your bike to the track the 2022 Yamaha R7 Woodcraft 3 Piece Split Clip-Ons are a must have. Replacing the one piece OEM clip ons with the Woodcraft 3 piece make handlebar repair after an off track excursion a snap. With the Woodcraft clip ons you are able to replace the handlebar tube quick and easy. Over the years Woodcraft has refined their famous clip on set adding new features along the way like the alignment marks that are now engraved into the top of each cuff. These are our best selling clip ons and have been for many years now.

Anytime you service the controls on your motorcycle there is no margin for error. This is a long video where we cover the process from start to finish. If after watching this you do not feel comfortable performing the install yourself take the bike to a licensed motorcycle technician.

Whether you are riding your R7 on the street or the track adding a quickshifter to the bike is a mod that is sure to put a smile on your face. Being able to shift without letting off the throttle is almost as much fun as dragging your knee on the track. The 2022 Yamaha R7 FlashTune ECU-Based Quickshifter Kit is a pretty simple install that allows you to use either standard or GP shift patterns. This is a big improvement over the Yamaha kit that only allows for standard shift pattern. We have ridden the bike on the track for a few weekends with this kit and find it's performance to be top shelf.

In this video we cover all the steps required to get this kit installed. If after watching this you do not feel confident installing this yourself we suggest taking the bike to a licensed technician.

If you find yourself looking for smoother power output or would like to extract every last bit of power the R7 has to offer for the race track you will need to be able to tune the ecu. The 2022 Yamaha R7 FlashTune ECU Type 9 Bike Side Tune Kit can be added to the OEM ecu connector allowing you (or eventually a dyno tuner) to modify the tables in the OEM ecu. FalshTune has an unrestricted file that can be user installed to get you started on the path to better performance or you can take your R7 to a dyno tuner so they can custom tune your bike to match the mods you have made. If you plan to install this kit yourself we suggest flashing the ecu with the FlashTune unrestricted file and riding the bike to see if you are satisfied with the performance. This typically works for riders who have left the motor stock and have only installed items like a full exhaust system and an air filter. If you have modified the engine or added a high flow airbox odds are you will be best served taking the bike to a tuner.

In this video we cover all the steps required to get this kit installed and flash the ecu for the first time. Over the years we have installed several of these kits on our project bikes, most of these installs were a breeze. With this install we had some difficulty flashing the ecu for the first time which we cover in this video. To get this sorted we had to contact the FTECU support team for assistance and found them to be both responsive and helpful.

If you plan to ride your Yamaha R7 on the race track we feel eliminating the ABS brakes is a must. In order to do this you will need to replace the OEM ABS brake line kit and install a Spiegler Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 Rennsport Front Brake Line Kit NON ABS as well as a Spiegler Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 Rear Brake Line Kit NON ABS. This will eliminate the ABS valve and get you a direct connection from the master cylinder to the calipers which will remove any ABS intervention from the braking system. In addition to this you will need to either plug the ports on the ABS valve or install an ABS delete (we have an install for this).

It goes without saying there is no room for error with this install. If you are not comfortable installing these brake lines we suggest taking the bike to a certified technician.

Installing the FlashTune Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 ABS Delete Plug is for sure the cleanest way to eliminate the ABS valve and module on your Yamaha R7. It is important to note you will need to replace the brake lines with a NON ABS set both front and rear if you plan to remove the ABS valve. We have an install video for the Spiegler NON ABS Yamaha R7 Brake Line Kit we offer. Installing the FlashTune ABS Delete Plug will keep the speedometer and odometer functions while preventing the ABS trouble light from illuminating.

It goes without saying there is no room for error with this install. If you are not comfortable installing these brake lines we suggest taking the bike to a certified technician.

If you plan to ride your Yamaha R7 on the race track installing a steering damper is a requirement. Installing the Graves Motorsports Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 WORKS Steering Damper Mount is designed to work with the Ohlins SD 001 68mm Universal Steering Damper which is required to complete the install. This kit also incorporates a steering stop to reduce the sweep of the handlebars which is an added bonus. We have been running this steering damper setup on our R7 and have been happy with it's performance.

A steering damper, or steering stabilizer is a damping device designed to inhibit an undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism, a phenomenon known in motorcycling as wobble.

For riders planning on taking their Yamaha R7 to the track for track days or racing you will need to change your coolant before heading to the track. Before you begin this project you will need to do a little research with the organization you plan to ride with and ask what types of coolant they allow. We offer several options on our site to help you get your bike all dialed in and ready to hit the track.

As you will see when you watch this video changing the coolant is a bit of a project. If there are any steps in this video you do not feel comfortable performing we suggest taking the bike to a licensed technician.

Odds are if you are reading this you already know the stock gearing on the R7 is not amazing. Installing the Driven 520 Chain and Sprocket Kit Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 allows you to select the gearing that makes the most sense for the style of riding while losing a little weight as compared to the OEM 525 chain and steel rear sprocket. On our R7 we have found the 15 tooth front sprocket and 42 tooth rear was a solid starting point for track riding. Street riders may prefer going with a 15 tooth front and 44 tooth rear for a little quicker acceleration.

Installing a new chain and sprocket kit will require a chain rivet tool. Our tool of choice is the Motion Pro PBR Chain Tool 08-0470.

In stock trim the R7 is a solid street bike that is easy to ride and handles well on the street. That said when you take it to the track it only takes a few laps before it becomes clear it's time to make some changes. For our project we decided to go with the K-Tech Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 35DDS Pro Rear Shock and the K-Tech Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 20DDS Fork Cartridge Kit. We have ran K-Tech on the Ninja 400's as well as the Yamaha R3 with excellent results which made it a front runner for our R7. Now that we have ridden the bike on the track a few times with Micelin Slick 2 Tires we are happy to report the bike handles even better than expected.

In our opinion this setup is going to serve the majority of track day riders and amateur racers well. As we continue to develop this bike we plan to put Max Van on it to help find the limits of this setup and will update this page once we get that done.

There are few things more exciting than taking your latest bike build to the race track for the first time! For it's maiden voyage Max and Brian Van headed to Barber motorsports park and rode with our friends from SportbikeTrackTime.com. (If you are planning to hit the track the folks at STT should be on your short list for sure!) Our goal with the R7 was to build a bike that makes sense rather than building a MotoAmerica Twins Cup superbike that exceeds the budget most would be comfortable with. We are happy to report that the K-Tech Suspension and Michelin Slick 2 Tires made this bike a ton of fun to ride. Van found the R7 to be stable, hold a line and finish a corner well with very little changes from the baseline set up recommended from K-Tech. As an added bonus the bike was pretty easy on the Michelin tires. The bottom line is this bike is a ton of fun to ride.

Before we started the suspension upgrade project we consulted a couple of MotoAmerica teams running the R7 and they each recommended replacing the rear shock link as well as the triple clamps to get the handling they needed to run at the front. While I am sure these bits would improve the bike we do not believe they are necessary if you are not able to run at the same pace they are.

The Norton Motorsports Yamaha R7 22-23 Lightweight Rear Brake Rotor is a simple mod most any rider can complete with ease. Installing this will save you a little over 1 lb of rotating mass which will help the bike accelerate and handle a little better (most importantly it looks epic on the bike). It is important to note this will reduce the power of the rear brake so if you are a heavy rear brake user that needs all the power of the OEM rotor this may not be the best option for you. While you could use this on a street bike we feel this mod is best suited for a track only bike. Track riders who do like to use a little rear brake find the reduced braking power this rotor offers make is easier to modulate the rear brake.

The Norton Motorsports Yamaha R7 22-23 Soft Pull Throttle Return Spring is a track only mod that dramatically reduces the effort required to apply the throttle. This simple mod makes modulating the throttle so much easier as compared to the heavy OEM spring. If you are riding the R7 on the track we feel this is a worthy mod, especially if you are using a quick turn throttle.

While this is not a very difficult install as with any modification you make to your controls it is important the end result is perfect. If after watching this video you see anything you are not comfortable doing we suggest taking your R7 to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The Yoshimura Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 Airbox Kit is a track only mod that replaces the OEM airbox and filter with a kit that dramatically improves the air intake and power. Yosh claims by just adding theri airbox, you can expect 8.5% increase in max HP and 4.8% increase in max torque. While we have not taken our R7 to the dyno post airbox install we have ridden it a few times and can say with confidence the R7 had more power than it did with the OEM box and filter. This is a mod we recommend for anyone building a track only R7.

This install is not overly complicated but it is a fair amount of work so make sure to budget plenty of time. If after watching this video you see anything you are not comfortable doing we suggest taking your R7 to a licensed motorcycle technician.

The Yoyodyne Yamaha YZF-R7 22-23 Slipper Clutch is a mod that really transforms the way the bike performs on the race track. While this is a mod you can do for street or track riding we feel it is best used on the track. This replaces the OEM slipper clutch with a new unit that dramatically reduces engine braking which improves corner entry and helps to improve corner speed. The Yoyodyne clutch uses the Yamaha FZ-07/MT-07 clutch stack and springs so make sure you order that with the clutch.

We recommend using the Motion Pro Heavy Duty Clutch Holding Tool to complete this install. This tool makes it easier to remove the stock clutch basket and allows you to use a torque wrench to install the Yoyodyne. Many techs will use an impact for the removal and install which can work but is not best practice. If after watching this video you see anything you are not comfortable doing we suggest taking your R7 to a licensed motorcycle technician.