Yamaha XT660R S Service Manual

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EAS00686
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
_
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper
handling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock
absorber damage will result in poor
damping performance.
EAS00688
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Gas pressure must be released before dispos-
ing of a rear shock absorber. To release the
gas pressure, drill a 2 ~ 3 mm hole through the
rear shock absorber at a point
a
30 ~ 60 mm
from its end as shown.
WARNING
_
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
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Yamaha XT660R S Specifications

General

Displacement	660 cc
Bore x Stroke	100.0 mm x 84.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	TCI
Starter System	Electric
Transmission System	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension System	Telescopic forks
Front Tyre	90/90-21 M/C 54S
Rear Tyre	130/80-17 M/C 65S
Overall Width	865 mm
Overall Height	1, 230 mm
Seat Height	865 mm
Wheelbase	1, 505 mm
Wet Weight	181 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Oil Tank Capacity	2.9 litres
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC
Maximum Power	48hp (35kW) @ 6, 000rpm
Frame	Steel diamond
Rear Suspension System	Swingarm, (link suspension)
Front Brake	Single 298mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single Disc, 245 mm