2010 YAMAHA XT660Z wheel torque

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward. NOTICE: Improp-
er drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other
vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this
from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified
limits.
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1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts, the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-36.
3. Remove the brake caliper on
each side by removing the bolts.
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NOTICE
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by in-
stalling the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the brake calipers onto the
brake discs.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
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NOTICE
Be sure the right brake disc is posi-
tioned exactly in the middle of the
caliper pads to prevent any brake
drag. Tap the side of the right fork
leg to position the disc correctly.
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 44 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
6. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt A,
and then pinch bolt B to the spec-
ified torque.
7. Retighten pinch bolt A to the
specified torque.
8. Apply the front brake several
times, and then while holding the
brake lever in, push down hard on
the handlebar several times to
check for proper fork operation.
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TIP
●Make sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
●Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.
2. Install the drive chain onto the
rear sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut, and then low-
er the rear wheel so that it is on
the ground.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 7-24.)
5. Apply the rear brake several
times, and then tighten the axle
nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require 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.
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WARNING0
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there
are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from wa-
ter heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
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