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by bum bum
Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:23 pm
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Gearbox bearings
Replies: 14
Views: 3828

Re: Gearbox bearings

Would metal shavings show up in the oil filter?
by bum bum
Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: The Nuts & Bolts
Topic: XTZ660 3YF.
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: XTZ660 3YF.

About air filters: go with oem. Aftermarket ones wont sit tight in its slot instead leaving a gap that gets you an airbox full of sand. Ask me how I know.
by bum bum
Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: The Nuts & Bolts
Topic: XTZ660 3YF.
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: XTZ660 3YF.

Choke rubber cover down by the carb is everything but tight, letting water and dirt get in there eventually making the choke stuck.

Now dying to know what a sprag is :thanks: :dunno:
by bum bum
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: The TT600 Forum
Topic: TT600 modification 6volt to 12volt.
Replies: 1
Views: 2540

Re: TT600 modification 6volt to 12volt.

I'm considering doing the conversion to my tt350, however it's far down om my to-do-list.
by bum bum
Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:13 pm
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Rear brake caliper
Replies: 6
Views: 2609

Re: Rear brake caliper

Don't know if the one from 2010 will fit but I'm selling one from 93. Send pm if you´re interested
by bum bum
Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Clutch plates orientation
Replies: 0
Views: 1366

Clutch plates orientation

Replaced the friction plates but didn't notice at first that the teeth on the metal clutch plates aren't uniformly placed around it but in groups of 5, 5, 5 and 4.

https://s8.postimg.cc/6efl7bp9d/WP_20180804_22_53_33_Pro_LI.jpg

Am i correct in thinking it doesn't matter as long as each plate ...
by bum bum
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: The Engine Section
Topic: Pulling flywheel on xtz660 with ease
Replies: 0
Views: 2357

Pulling flywheel on xtz660 with ease

I don't know if this method is common wisdom but it should be on how to pull the flywheel on the 3yf engine and in this case simultaneously splitting the cases.

Parting out a spare engine time had come to remove the flywheel and open up the case. The standard way for most yamaha 600 and 660s is to ...
by bum bum
Fri May 18, 2018 10:55 pm
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Fork Dust Seals
Replies: 4
Views: 3186

Re: Fork Dust Seals

So I got the OEM ones off Kedo. Pricey but they fit smile:
by bum bum
Tue May 08, 2018 12:47 am
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Fork Dust Seals
Replies: 4
Views: 3186

Re: Fork Dust Seals


I recently rebuilt my forks for my 3TF and replaced the dust seals, but the replacements are different to the original ones.

The original seals fitted against the oil seal and under the retaining clip, however the replacements sent by wemoto fit outside and do not allow me to fit the retaining ...
by bum bum
Sat May 05, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: The XTZ660 Ténéré Forum
Topic: Fork Dust Seals
Replies: 4
Views: 3186

Re: Fork Dust Seals

Mine too, ended up looking like this https://s14.postimg.cc/eq44lfad9/WP_20171114_17_53_34_Pro.jpg with a gap cause you cant push the dust seal all the way since the circlip is there


Looking at ebay the dust seals come shaped differently from different manufacturers. I still don't know which are ...