2011 YAMAHA XT660Z tires

4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, inclu-
ding chrome- and nickel-plated,
surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clea-
ner to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry comple-
tely before storing or covering it.
EWA11131
Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild
detergent. Before riding at hig-
her speeds, test the motorcy-
cle’s braking performance and
cornering behavior.
ECA10800
Apply spray oil and wax spa-
ringly and make sure to wipe
off any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use.
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from
the lens.
EAUM1902
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary, pro-
tect it against dust with a porous
cover. Be sure the engine and the
exhaust system are cool before cove-
ring the motorcycle.
ECA10810
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cove-
ring it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humi-
dity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
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stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap
onto the spark plug, and then
place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the
electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING!
To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure
to ground the spark plugelectrodes while turning the
engine over.
[EWA10951]
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degra-
ded in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm pla-
ce [less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more
information on storing the bat-
tery, see page 6-29.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Primary reduction ratio:
75/36 (2.083)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/15 (3.000)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:1st:
30/12 (2.500)
2nd:
26/16 (1.625)
3rd:
23/20 (1.150)
4th:
20/22 (0.909)
5th:
20/26 (0.769)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28.00 º
Trail:
XT660Z 113.0 mm (4.44 in)
XT660ZA 120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Front tire:Type:
With tubeSize:
XT660Z 90/90-21M/C 54S
XT660Z 90/90-21M/C 54T
XT660ZA 90/90-21M/C 54S
Manufacturer/model:
XT660Z METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
XT660Z MICHELIN/SIRAC
XT660ZA PIRELLI/SCORPION TRAIL
Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
XT660Z 130/80-17M/C 65S
XT660Z 130/80-17M/C 65T
XT660ZA 130/80-17M/C 65S
Manufacturer/model:
XT660Z METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
XT660Z MICHELIN/SIRAC
XT660ZA PIRELLI/SCORPION TRAIL
Loading:Maximum load:
XT660Z 190 kg (419 lb)
XT660ZA 188 kg (414 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)Loading condition:
XT660Z 90 -190 kg (198 -419 lb)
XT660ZA 90 -188 kg (198 -414 lb)
Front:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi, 2.50 bar)
Off-road riding:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi, 2.00 bar)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 29 psi, 2.00 bar)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2, 33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.85
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
17x 2.75
Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
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