Yamaha XT660X Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM/
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
NOTE:
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Loosening the bleed screw will release the
pressure and cause the brake lever to contact
the throttle grip or the brake pedal to fully
extend.
h. Tighten the bleed screw, and then release
the brake lever or brake pedal.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air
bubbles have disappeared from the brake
fluid in the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to the specified
torque.
k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL”.
WARNING
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After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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Bleed screw
14 Nm (1.4 m · kg, 10 ft · lb)
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL
1. Check:
• shift pedal position
(distance a from the top of the rider foot-
rest to the top of the shift pedal)
Out of specification → Adjust.
Shift pedal position
(from the top of the rider footrest
to the top of the shift pedal)
15.0 mm (0.59 in)

Yamaha XT660X Specifications

General

Displacement	660cc
Bore x Stroke	100.0 mm x 84.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	TCI
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brake	Single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front Tyre	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17
Maximum Power	48 HP (35.3 kW) @ 6, 000 rpm
Maximum Torque	58.4Nm (43.1lb-ft) @ 5, 250rpm
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, (link suspension)
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4-valves