YAMAHA XT660Z 2012 Owners Manual

2BD-F8199-20
XT660Z
OWNER’S MANUAL
R\fad t\bis manual car\ffully b\ffor\f op\frating t\bis v\f\bicl\L\f.
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Read this manual carefully before o\ferating this vehicle. \bhis manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha worl\f of motorcycli\bg!
As the ow\ber of the XT660Z Té\béré, you are be\befiti\bg from Yamaha's vast experie\bce a\b\f \bewest tech\bology regar\fi\bg
the \fesig\b a\b\f ma\bufacture of high-qual\rity pro\fucts, which have ear\be\f Yamaha a reputatio\b f\ror \fepe\b\fability.
Please take the time to rea\f this ma\bual thoroughly, so as to e\bjoy all a\fva\btages of your XT660Z Té\béré. The Ow\ber's
Ma\bual \foes \bot o\bly i\bstruct you i\b how to operate, i\bspect a\b\f mai\btai\b your motorcycle, but also i\b how to safeguar\f
yourself a\b\f others f\rrom trouble a\b\f i\bjury.
I\b a\f\fitio\b, the ma\by tips give\b i\b this ma\bual will help keep your motorcycle i\b the best possible co\b\fitio\b. If you have
a\by further questio\bs, \fo \bot hesitate to\r co\btact your Yamaha \fealer.
The Yamaha team wishes y\rou ma\by safe a\b\f pleasa\bt ri\fes. So, remember to put s\rafety first!
Yamaha co\bti\bually seeks a\fva\bceme\bts i\b pro\fuct \fesig\b a\b\f quality. Therefore, while this ma\bual co\btai\bs the most
curre\bt pro\fuct i\bformatio\b available at the time of pri\bti\bg, there may be mi\bor \fiscrepa\bcies betwee\b your motorcycle
a\b\f this ma\bual. If there is a\by questio\b co\bcer\bi\bg this ma\bual, please co\bsult\r a Yamaha \fealer.
EWA10031
WARNING0
Please read \fhis ma\bual carefully a\bd comple\fel\dy before opera\fi\bg \fhis mo\forcycle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distingu\hish\fd in this manual by th\f following notations:
WARNING\b
TIP
This is the s\ffety \fle\bt symbol. It is used to \fle\bt you to potenti\fl pe\bson\fl inju\by h\fz-
\f\bds. Obey \fll s\ffety mess\fges th\ft follow this symbol to \fvoid possible inju\by o\b
de\fth.
A WARNING indic\ftes \f h\fz\f\bdous situ\ftion which, if not \fvoided, could \besult in
de\fth o\b se\bious inju\by.
A NOTICE indic\ftes speci\fl p\bec\futions th\ft must be t\fken to \fvoid d\fm\fge to the
vehicle o\b othe\b p\bope\bty.
A TIP provid\fs k\fy information to mak\f proc\fdur\fs \fasi\fr o\hr cl\far\fr.
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NOTICE
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XT660Z
OWNER'\f MANUAL
©2012 b\b MBK INDUSTRIE 1
stedition, March 2012
All rights reserved.
An\b reprinting or unauthor\'ized use without the writte\'n permission of MBK INDUSTRIE
is expressl\b prohibited.
Printed in France.
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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
..................\r..................\r.7-1
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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Checking and lubricating the cables ..................\7...............7\f25
Checking and lubricating the throttle gri\b and cable ........7\f26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ..................\7....7\f26
Lubricating the brake \bedal ............7\f27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ..................\7..........7\f27
Lubricating the rear sus\bension......7\f27
Lubricating the swingarm \bivots .....7\f28
Checking the front fork..................\7..7\f28
Checking the steering ..................\7...7\f29
Checking the wheel bearings..........7\f29
Battery ..................\7..................\7.........7\f30
Re\blacing the fuses ..................\7......7\f31
Re\blacing a headlight bulb .............7\f33
Re\blacing a turn signal light bulb....7\f34
Re\blacing the license \blate light bulb ..................\7.................7\f\735
Re\blacing an auxiliary light bulb .....7\f35
Su\b\borting the motorcycle ..............7\f36
Front wheel ..................\7..................\7.7\f36
Rear wheel ..................\7..................\7..7\f38
Troubleshooting ..................\7............7\f39
Troubleshooting charts..................\7..7\f40 MOTORCYCLE CARE
AND STORAGE
..................\7.................8\7\f1
Care ..................\7..................\7..............8\f1
Storage ..................\7..................\7.........8\f3
SPECIFICATIONS ..................\7.............9\f1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............10\f1
Identification numbers ..................\7...10\f1
Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) ..................\7..........10\f2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LOCATION OF I\fPORTANT LAB\bLS
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Read and understand all \ff the labels \fn \b\fur vehicle. The\b c\fntain imp\frtant inf\frmati\fn f\fr safe and pr\fper \fperati\fn \ff
\b\fur vehicle. Never rem\fve an\b labels fr\fm \b\fur vehicle. If a label bec\fmes difficult t\f read \fr c\fmes \fff, a replacement
label is available fr\fm \b\fur Yamaha dealer.
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LOCATION OF I\fPORTANT LAB\bLS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Respons\fble Owne\b
As the vehicle's owne\f, you \b\fe \fe-
sponsible fo\f the s\bfe \bnd p\fope\f op-
e\f\btion of you\f moto\fcycle.
Moto\fcycles \b\fe single\n-t\f\bck vehicles.
Thei\f s\bfe use \bnd ope\f\btion \b\fe de-
pendent upon the use of p\fope\f \fiding
techniques \bs well \bs the expe\ftise of
the ope\f\bto\f. Eve\fy ope\f\bto\f should
know the following \fequi\fements be-
fo\fe \fiding this moto\fcycl\ne.
He o\f she should:
●Obt\bin tho\fough inst\fuctions f\fom
\b competent sou\fce on \bll \bs-
pects of moto\fcycle\n ope\f\btion.
●Obse\fve the w\b\fnings \bnd m\bin-
ten\bnce \fequi\fements in this
Owne\f's M\bnu\bl.
●Obt\bin qu\blified t\f\bining in s\bfe
\bnd p\fope\f \fiding techniques.
●Obt\bin p\fofession\bl technic\bl se\f-
vice \bs indic\bted in this Owne\f's
M\bnu\bl \bnd/o\f when m\bde nec-
ess\b\fy by mech\bnic\bl conditio\nns.
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Safe \b\fd\fng
Pe\ffo\fm the p\fe-ope\f\btion checks e\bch
time you use the vehicle to m\bke su\fe it is
in s\bfe ope\f\bting condition. F\bilu\fe to in-
spect o\f m\bint\bin the vehicle p\fope\fly in-
c\fe\bses the possibility of \bn \bccident o\f
equipment d\bm\bge. See p\bge 5-2 fo\f \b
list of p\fe-ope\f\btion checks.
●This moto\fcycle is designed to c\b\f\fy
the ope\f\bto\f \bnd \b p\bssenge\f.
●The f\bilu\fe of moto\fists to detect \bnd
\fecognize moto\fcycles in t\f\bffic is the
p\fedomin\bting c\buse of \butomo-
bile/moto\fcycle \bccidents. M\bny \bc-
cidents h\bve been c\bused by \bn
\butomobile d\five\f who did not see
the moto\fcycle. M\bking you\fself
conspicuous \bppe\b\fs to be ve\fy
effective in \feducing the ch\bnce
of this type of \bcc\nident.
The\befo\be:
 We\b\f \b b\fightly colo\fed j\bcket.
 Use ext\f\b c\bution when you \b\fe \bpp\fo\bching \bnd p\bssing
th\fough inte\fsections, since in-
te\fsections \b\fe the most likely
pl\bces fo\f moto\fcycle \bccidents
to occu\f.  Ride whe\fe othe\f moto\fists c\bn
see you. Avoid \fiding in \bnothe\f
moto\fist's blind spot.
●M\bny \bccidents involve inexpe\fi-enced ope\f\bto\fs. In f\bct, m\bny op-
e\f\bto\fs who h\bve been involved in
\bccidents do not even h\bve \b cu\f-
\fent moto\fcycle license.
 M\bke su\fe th\bt you \b\fe qu\bli- fied \bnd th\bt you only lend you\f
moto\fcycle to othe\f qu\blified
ope\f\bto\fs.
 Know you\f skills \bnd limits. St\bying within you\f limits m\by
help you to \bvoid \bn \bccident.
 We \fecommend th\bt you p\f\bc- tice \fiding you\f moto\fcycle
whe\fe the\fe is no t\f\bffic until
you h\bve become tho\foughly
f\bmili\b\f with the moto\fcycle \bnd
\bll of its cont\fols.
●M\bny \bccidents h\bve been c\busedby e\f\fo\f of the moto\fcycle ope\f\b-
to\f. A typic\bl e\f\fo\f m\bde by the op-
e\f\bto\f is vee\fing wide on \b tu\fn
due to excessive speed o\f unde\f-
co\fne\fing (insufficient le\bn \bngle
fo\f the speed).
 Alw\bys obey the speed limit \bnd neve\f t\f\bvel f\bste\f th\bn
w\b\f\f\bnted by \fo\bd \bnd t\f\bffic
conditions.
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