2008 YAMAHA XT660Z headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubricating the rear suspension......6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .....6-28
Checking the front fork ....................6-28
Checking the steering .....................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings..........6-29
Battery.............................................6-30
Replacing the fuses ........................6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-33
Tail/brake light .................................6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb....6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb ...................................6-35
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .....6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ..............6-36
Front wheel .....................................6-36
Rear wheel ......................................6-38
Troubleshooting ...............................6-39
Troubleshooting charts ....................6-40
MOTORCYCLE CARE
AND STORAGE ...................................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage..............................................7-3 SPECIFICATIONS
...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............9-1
Identification numbers .......................9-1

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAUB1580
Replacing a headlight bulb
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder
3. Headlight bulb

EWA10790
WARNING0
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it has
cooled down.3. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Do not touch this area

1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
This model is equipped with quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the headlight bulb cover, and then disconnect the headlight
coupler.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the defective
bulb.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ECA10650CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the fol-
lowing parts:
●Headlight bulb • Do not touch the glass part
of the headlight bulb to keep
it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass,
the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be ad-
versely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner.
●Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use a headlight bulb
of a wattage higher than
specified.
4. Connect the coupler, and then in- stall the headlight bulb cover.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24180
Tail/brake light
This model is equipped with an LED
type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24202
Replacing a turn signal
light bulb
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
3. Turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the turn signal light lensby removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear suspension:
Type: Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/damper type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper, spring
preload adjustable
Wheel travel: 200 mm (7.87 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system: A.C. magneto
Battery:
Model:GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:12 V, 55 W x 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5 W x 2
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Meter lighting: LED (backlight) Neutral indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Parking lighting fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immobilizer):
10 A

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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning the check hose....................................6-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............6-35
B Battery ..............................................6-30 To access the battery ...................6-30
To charge the battery....................6-30
To store the battery.......................6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ...............6-26
Brake fluid ........................................6-22 Changing ......................................6-23
Checking fluid level .......................6-22
Brake lever .......................................3-11
Brake pads, checking .......................6-21
Brake pedal ......................................3-11 Lubricating ....................................6-27
C Cables, checking and lubricating .....6-25
Care and storage ...............................7-1
Catalytic converter ...........................3-13
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .................6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ...........................................6-25 Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ......................................6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...................6-26
Checking the sidestand switch .........3-18
Clock mode ........................................3-7
Clutch lever ......................................3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......6-20
Consumer information ........................9-1
Controls and instruments ...................2-3
Function ..........................................3-1
Coolant .............................................6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .....3-4
D Description .........................................2-1 Controls and instrument .................2-3
Left view..........................................2-1
Right view .......................................2-2
Dimmer switch....................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .....................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................6-23 Adjusting .......................................6-23
Checking .......................................6-23
Cleaning and lubricating ...............6-25
E Engine break-in ..................................5-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........6-9
Engine oil filter element....................6-10 Engine stop switch .............................3-9
Engine trouble warning light...............3-4
F Front fork ..........................................3-15 Adjusting .......................................3-15
Checking .......................................6-28
Front wheel ......................................6-36 Installing........................................6-37
Removing......................................6-36
Fuel ..................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...5-3
Fuel meter ..........................................3-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................3-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................6-31
H Handlebar switches ............................3-9 Dimmer switch ................................3-9
Engine stop switch ..........................3-9
Hazard switch ...............................3-10
Horn switch .....................................3-9
Pass switch .....................................3-9
Start switch .....................................3-9
Turn signal switch ...........................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing..................6-33
High beam indicator light ...................3-4
Horn switch ........................................3-9
I Identification numbers ........................9-1
Idling speed, checking .....................6-15

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