Yamaha XT660R S Service Manual

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ELEC
STARTER MOTOR
EAS00770
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR
1. Check:
• commutator
Dirt
→
Clean with 600 grit sandpaper.
2. Measure:
• commutator diameter
a
Out of specification
→
Replace the starter
motor.
Commutator wear limit
27 mm (1.06 in)
3. Measure:
• mica undercut
a
Out of specification
→
Scrape the mica to
the proper measurement with a hacksaw
blade that has been grounded to fit the
commutator.
NOTE:
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The mica of the commutator must be undercut
to ensure proper operation of the commutator.
Mica undercut
0.70 mm (0.028 in)
4. Measure:
• armature assembly resistances (commuta-
tor and insulation)
Out of specification
→
Replace the starter
motor.
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a. Measure the armature assembly resis-
tances with the pocket tester.

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