2012 YAMAHA XT660Z tires

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS...1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................\r...2-1
Be a Responsible Owner ..................\r2-1
\fafe riding ..................\r..................\r.....2-1
\brotective apparel ..................\r...........2-2
Avoid Carbon Monoxide \boisoning ...2-2
Loading ..................\r..................\r.........2-3
Genuine Yamaha Accessories ..........2-3
Aftermarket \barts, Accessories, and Modifications ..................\r.....2-4
Aftermarket Tires and Rims ..............2-4
DESCRIPTION ..................\r..................\r.3-1
Left view ..................\r..................\r........3-1
Right view ..................\r..................\r.....3-2
Controls and instruments ..................\r3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ..................\r..................\r....4-1
Immobilizer system ..................\r.........4-1
Main switch/steering lock ..................\r4-2
Indicator and warning lights ..............4-3
Multi-function display ..................\r......4-5
Tachometer ..................\r..................\r...4-6
Tripmeter and tachometer modes .....4-6
Clock mode ..................\r..................\r...4-7
Fuel meter ..................\r..................\r.....4-7
\felf-diagnosis devices ..................\r....4-7 Handlebar switches ..................\r.........4-9
Clutch lever ..................\r..................\r.4-10
\fhift pedal ..................\r..................\r...4-10
Brake lever ..................\r..................\r..4-11
Brake pedal ..................\r..................\r.4-11
Fuel tank cap ..................\r................4-\r11
Fuel ..................\r..................\r.............4-12
Fuel tank breather hose ..................\r4-13
Catalytic converter ..................\r........4-13
\feat ..................\r..................\r.............4-14
Adjusting the front fork ..................\r..4-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ..................\r................4-\r16
\fidestand ..................\r..................\r....4-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..........4-17
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION C\fECKS ...............5-1\r
\bre-operation check list ..................\r..5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................\r................6-\r1
\ftarting the engine..................\r..........6-1
\fhifting ..................\r..................\r..........6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...6-3
Engine break-in ..................\r...............6-3\r
\barking ..................\r..................\r..........6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
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Owner’s tool kit ..................\r...............7-1\r
\beriodic maintenance chart for the emission control system.......7-2
General maintenance and lubrication chart ..................\r7-3
Removing and installing the cowling and panels ..............7-8
Checking the spark plug ..................\r.7-8
Engine oil and oil filter element.........7-9
Coolant ..................\r..................\r........7-12
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose ...7-14
Checking the engine idling speed ...7-15
Checking the throttle cable free play ..................\r.................7\r-16
Valve clearance ..................\r.............7-16
Tires ..................\r..................\r............7-16
\fpoke wheels..................\r................7-\r19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...7-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................\r.............7-21
Checking the brake fluid level .........7-22
Changing the brake fluid .................7\r-23
Drive chain slack ..................\r...........7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ..................\r........7-25
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect sta\fil-
ity and handling if the weight distri\fu-
tion of the motorcycle is changed\b To
avoid the possi\fility of an accident,
use extreme caution when adding car-
go or accessories to your motorcycle\b
Use extra care when riding a motorcy-
cle that has added cargo or acces-
sories\b Here, along with the informa-
tion a\fout accessories \felow, are
some general guidelines to follow if
loading cargo to y\four motorcycle:
T\fe total \beig\ft of t\fe operator,
passenger, accessories and cargo
must not exceed t\fe maximum load
limit. Operation of an overloaded
ve\ficle could cause a\gn accident.
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curely pack your heaviest items
as close to the center of the vehi-
cle as possi\fle and make sure to
distri\fute the weight as evenly as
possi\fle on \foth sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize im\falance or
insta\fility\b
●Shifting weights can create a sud-
den im\falance\b Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the motorcycle
\fefore riding\b Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently\b
 Properly adjust the suspension for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your
tires\b
 Never attach any large or heavy items to the handle\far, front
fork, or front fender\b These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping \fags, duffel \fags, or
tents, can create unsta\fle han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse\b
●T\fis ve\ficle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attac\fed
to a sidecar. Genuine Yama\fa Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision\b Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
a\fle only from a Yamaha dealer, have
\feen designed, tested, and approved
\fy Yamaha for use on your vehicle\b
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles\b Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies pro-
duce\b Therefore, Yamaha can neither
endorse nor recommend the use of
accessories not sold \fy Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended \fy Yamaha, even if sold and
installed \fy a Yamaha dealer\b
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket acces-
sories or modifications are not suita\fle
\fecause of potentia\fl safety hazards to
you or others\b Installing aftermarket
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 l\f)
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessor y weight
should \fe kept as low and close
to the motorcycle as possi\fle\b Se-
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SAFETY INF\fRMATI\fN
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehic\fe that change
any of the vehic\fe's design or opera-
tion characteristics can put you and
others at greater risk of serious in\bury
or death. You are responsib\fe for in-
\buries re\fated to changes in the vehi-
c\fe.
Keep the fo\f\fowing guide\fines in mind,
as we\f\f as those provided under
"Loading" when mounting acces-
sories.
●Never insta\f\f accessories or carry
cargo that wou\fd impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcyc\fe. Care-
fu\f\fy inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
c\fearance or cornering c\fearance,
\fimit suspension trave\f, steering
trave\f or contro\f operation, or ob-
scure \fights or ref\fectors.
 Accessories fitted to the han-d\febar or the front fork area can
create instabi\fity due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the hand\febar or
front fork area, they must be as \fightweight as possib\fe and
shou\fd be kept to a minimum.
 Bu\fky or \farge accessories may serious\fy affect the stabi\fity of
the motorcyc\fe due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to \fift the motorcyc\fe, or
the motorcyc\fe may become
unstab\fe in cross winds. These
accessories may a\fso cause in-
stabi\fity when passing or being
passed by \farge vehic\fes.
 Certain accessories can dis- p\face the operator from his or
her norma\f riding position. This
improper position \fimits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may \fimit contro\f
abi\fity, therefore, such acces-
sories are not recomm\yended.
●Use caution when adding e\fectri-
ca\f accessories. If e\fectrica\f ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcyc\fe's e\fectrica\f sys-
tem, an e\fectric fai\fure cou\fd re-
su\ft, which cou\fd cause a danger-
ous \foss of \fights or engine power. Af\bermarke\b Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcyc\fe were designed to match
the performance capabi\fities and to
provide the best combination of han-
d\fing, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-16 for tire specifications and more
information on rep\facing\y your tires.
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FOR YOUR SAFE\fY – PRE-OPERA\f\bON CHECKS
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Clutch
\fhrottle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and
clutch levers
Sidestand
Chassis fasteners CHECKS
 Check operation.
 L\fbricate cable if nece\b\bary.
 Check lever free play.
 Adj\f\bt if nece\b\bary.
 Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
 Check cable free play.
 If nece\b\bary, have Yamaha dealer adj\f\bt \Lcable free play and l\fbricate cable and grip ho\f\bing.
 Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
 L\fbricate if nece\b\bary.
 Check chain \black.
 Adj\f\bt if nece\b\bary.
 Check chain condition.\L
 L\fbricate if nece\b\bary.
 Check for damage.
 Check tire condition a\Lnd tread depth.
 Check air pre\b\b\fre.
 Correct if nece\b\bary.
 Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
 L\fbricate pedal pivoting point\b if nec\Le\b\bary.
 Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
 L\fbricate lever pivoting point\b if nec\Le\b\bary.
 Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
 L\fbricate pivot if nece\b\bary.
 Make \b\fre that all n\ft\b, bolt\b and \bcrew\b are properly tightened.
 Tighten if nece\b\bary. PAGE
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7-16, 7-267-25
7-23, 7-24, 7-25
7-16, 7-197-27
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PERIODIC M\fINTEN\fNCE \fND \fDJ\bSTMENT
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR M\fINTEN\fNCE\M JOB
ODOMETER RE\fDING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
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 Replace.
 Check operatio\f.
 Adj\bst.
 Check operatio\f, fl\bid level a\fd vehicle
for fl\bid leakage.
 Replace brake pads.
 Check operatio\f, fl\bid level a\fd vehicle
for fl\bid leakage.
 Replace brake pads.
 Check for cracks or damage.
 Replace.
 Check r\b\fo\bt, spoke tight\fess a\fd for damage.
 Tighte\f spokes if \fecessary.
 Check tread depth a\fd for damage.
 Replace if \fecessar\iy.
 Check air press\bre.
 Correct if \fecessar\iy.
 Check beari\fg for loose\fess or dam\iage.
\fir filter element
Clutch
Front brake
Rear brake
Brake hoses
Wheels
Tires
Wheel bearings
EAU1770C
Ge\feral mai\fte\fa\fce a\fd l\bb\iricatio\f chart
Whe\fever wor\f to the limit
Whe\fever wor\f to the limit Every 4 years
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Tires
To maximize t\fe performa\bce, durabil-
ity, a\bd safe operatio\b of your motor-
cycle, \bote t\fe followi\bg poi\bts regard-
i\bg t\fe specified tire\ts.
Tire air pressure
T\fe tire air pressure s\fould be
c\fecked a\bd, if \becessary, adjusted
before eac\f ride.
EWA10501
WARNING0
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).
●The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories ap-
proved for this mode\4l.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. T\frottle cable free play
T\fe t\frottle cable free play s\fould
measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 i\b) at
t\fe t\frottle grip. Periodically c\feck t\fe
t\frottle cable free play a\bd, if \beces-
sary, \fave a Yama\fa dealer adjust i\tt.
EAU21401
Valve clearance
T\fe valve cleara\bce c\fa\bges wit\f
use, resulti\bg i\b improper air-fuel mix-
ture a\bd/or e\bgi\be \boise. To preve\bt
t\fis from occurri\bg, t\fe valve clear-
a\bce must be adjusted by a Yama\fa
dealer at t\fe i\btervals specified i\b t\fe
periodic mai\bte\ba\bce a\bd lubricatio\b
c\fart.
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W\fRNING0
Never overload your vehicle. Oper-
ation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an acci\Mdent.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):\bp to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:210 kPa \f30 ps\b) \f2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 230 kPa \f33 ps\b) \f2.3 kgf/cm
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90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front: 230 kPa \f33 ps\b) \f2.3 kgf/cm
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Rear: 250 kPa \f36 ps\b) \f2.5 kgf/cm
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Off-road riding:
Front: 200 kPa \f29 ps\b) \f2.0 kgf/cm
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Rear: 200 kPa \f29 ps\b) \f2.0 kgf/cm
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High-speed riding:
Front: 210 kPa \f30 ps\b) \f2.1 kgf/cm
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Rear: 230 kPa \f33 ps\b) \f2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Maximum load*: 190 kg \f419 lb)
* Total we\bght of r\bder, passenger, cargo and accessor\bes
EWA10461
W\fRNING0
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an acc\Mident.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equi\f\fed with tube
tires\b
Front tire: Size:90/90-21M/C 54S
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model: METZELER/TOURANCE
FRONT MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear tire: Size:130/80-17M/C 65S
130/80-17M/C 65T
Manufacturer/model: METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
Tire inspection
1\b Tire sidewall
2\b Tire tread de\fth
The tires must be checked before
each ride\b If the center tread de\fth
reaches the s\fecified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer re\flace the tire immediately\b
TIP
The tire tread de\fth limits may differ
from country to country\b Always com-
\fly with the local \uregulations\b
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):1\b0 mm (0\b04 in)
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