Happiness is a bike that you know inside-out. You and Betsy will have a long life together, that's clear, and she's going to repay all the attention you give her. It's great that David called just when a roadtest was called for. Serendipity? All is well. Enjoy! 👍
Really enjoyed your video, as usual the Yamaha is great to work on. I have a 1000 vstrom it's a nightmare to change the air filter and plugs. Looking forward to the next video! Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Thanks mate! I don't know the cataloge number but if you google "3yf oil filter" you should get to thebest alternative where you live. There are so many manufacturers of those filters. The oil I use semi syntetic 10W-40.
@@aroundonabike5028 Thanks for the advice regarding the filter..which tires proved to be the best on trips where you drove 80% on the roads and 20 off road. (Europe)
@@aroundonabike5028 I'm also thinking about this set of tires. I have another question..because of Pavlin and you I bought a Yamaha 660 xtz, 1991, very well preserved..it has 43,000 km on the meter..but I believe that these are not real kilometers. Otherwise, it was deregistered in 2013. Pavlin has a newer one with electronic fuel injection. I have one like yours with carburetors. How many miles can be done with this engine with normal use and regular service and how do I know when to have to adjust the valves on the head.
Thanks mate! The crash bars are from Heavy Duty in Romania. I have a video, I think the first one I ever uploaded, about mounting them. ruclips.net/video/J7ZJBTHF9rQ/видео.html
@@aroundonabike5028 thanks! I justo found them but there are out of stock in heavy duty... 😔 You know some other site that they have the protection bars? Great video too!
Hi..I have another problem..I'm looking for the right tires for mine Yulo;), unfortunately tires 120/90-17 this company does not produce, only 130/80-17..do you think that these dimensions would be suitable for Yamaha xtz 660 3yf, year 1991 ??
Hello, can you tell me length of sparkplug key? I bought copy of 18mm yamaha sparkplug key, it looks like same as in your video, but it is longer and it don't fit. Now i want make it shorter
The only key that works perfectly for the plugs on this model is the key in the original tool kit. It's made to fit and slide in place where others are either too long or too fat. I bet you can find one on Ebay.
Haft mycket nytta av dina service-videos :) Är det ok att blanda olja om man inte vet vad som användes från början, köpte en xtz660 i början av sommaren och behöver toppa upp oljan. Tack!
Jag blandar hej vilt och har inte haft några problem. En gång köpte jag av misstag dieselolja och körde långt på den.Jag är ingen mekaniker eller expert men den här motorn är ju byggd för att klara Dakar så... jag skulle nog rekommendera att du kollar med en riktig mekaniker.
@@aroundonabike5028 Om det funkar för dig så funkar det nog för mig också :) Men lärde mig igår att för att kolla nivån rätt så måste man köra 10-15 minuter så oljan är varm, så kanske inte behövde fyllas än. Var över min. strecket vid kall motor.
@@fieldnote_music det är ju för att oljereservoaren är i tanken så man behöver få upp oljetrycket när man ska kolla. Ta det nästa gång du tankar, det brukar jag göra.
Merhaba, herşey için teşekkür ederim, buji anahtarı kaç numara ? Ayrıca şase den dolayı bujiyi sökmek çok zor! Siz nasıl grenajı bile dökmeden çalışabiliyorsunuz.
I use the tool from the original tool kit. Any other tool is almost impossible to use unfortunately. I bet you can find one at the nearest Yamaha dealer och perhaps EBay.
Thanks buddy! My bike uses quite a lot of oil as well. I think they just do that. I have learned to live with it. Sorry not to be able to be more helpful.
@@aroundonabike5028 how much is quite a lot? Mine is around 0.7L of oil per 1000 km.. But I still love it! Great Channel! Keep it up! Greetings from portugal
How can this be an 1998 3YF. ? Production of 3YF stopped in 1993 and that model had a single oblong headlight. The later 4 series from 1994 onwards had the twin headlight and it's production stopped by 1996.. So much incorrect info of this model of motorcycle on the internet.
I have heard this before... Some people say this, some say that. All I know is that in the registration papers of this bike it clearly says 3YF. If you like I can send you a scan?
thanx for your attention about the maintenance i did myself my tenere
Cheers buddy! It's quite fun, isn't it.
Happiness is a bike that you know inside-out. You and Betsy will have a long life together, that's clear, and she's going to repay all the attention you give her. It's great that David called just when a roadtest was called for. Serendipity? All is well. Enjoy! 👍
It felt like devine intervention at the time.
Thank you very much for this video! How can the valves be adjusted? Do they work with shims, or with the easier "locknut" system?
Really enjoyed your video, as usual the Yamaha is great to work on. I have a 1000 vstrom it's a nightmare to change the air filter and plugs. Looking forward to the next video! Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Thanks! Yeah, the XTZ660 is a very comfortable machine to work on indeed.
Interesting. Never came across a air bleed for oil. See learn something new everyday 👍
Even though I don't claim to have anything to teach ;o)
Great job..do you have possible catalog numbers for oil and air filter..greetings from Slovenia.
Thanks mate! I don't know the cataloge number but if you google "3yf oil filter" you should get to thebest alternative where you live. There are so many manufacturers of those filters. The oil I use semi syntetic 10W-40.
@@aroundonabike5028 Thanks for the advice regarding the filter..which tires proved to be the best on trips where you drove 80% on the roads and 20 off road. (Europe)
@@metodyx7507 My favourite tyre is the Heidenau K60 Scout.
@@aroundonabike5028 I'm also thinking about this set of tires. I have another question..because of Pavlin and you I bought a Yamaha 660 xtz, 1991, very well preserved..it has 43,000 km on the meter..but I believe that these are not real kilometers. Otherwise, it was deregistered in 2013. Pavlin has a newer one with electronic fuel injection. I have one like yours with carburetors. How many miles can be done with this engine with normal use and regular service and how do I know when to have to adjust the valves on the head.
Hi, where can I see the oil level in my tender 660? Thanks and nice video!
On the oil stick attached to the bottom of the oil cap.
Good job! Where did you buy motor protection bars?
Thanks mate! The crash bars are from Heavy Duty in Romania.
I have a video, I think the first one I ever uploaded, about mounting them.
ruclips.net/video/J7ZJBTHF9rQ/видео.html
@@aroundonabike5028 thanks! I justo found them but there are out of stock in heavy duty... 😔 You know some other site that they have the protection bars? Great video too!
@@andertrax Sorry my friend. I don't know any other manufacturer.
Hi..I have another problem..I'm looking for the right tires for mine
Yulo;), unfortunately tires 120/90-17 this company does not produce, only 130/80-17..do you think that these dimensions would be suitable for Yamaha xtz 660 3yf, year 1991 ??
Oh... That's a good question... I honestly don't know. Better check on a Ténéré Facebook group I think.
Hi Tony here is your xt a dry sump ?
@@tonyireland1434 Hi Tony! I'm not sure I understand the question 🤔
Can you tell me more about that engine protection bar you have , are they effective and where did you get that from please ?
Yes, it's the crash bars from @heavyduties.ro and I'm extremely happy with them.
@@aroundonabike5028 Thank you for tips!
Hello, can you tell me length of sparkplug key? I bought copy of 18mm yamaha sparkplug key, it looks like same as in your video, but it is longer and it don't fit. Now i want make it shorter
The only key that works perfectly for the plugs on this model is the key in the original tool kit. It's made to fit and slide in place where others are either too long or too fat. I bet you can find one on Ebay.
Haft mycket nytta av dina service-videos :) Är det ok att blanda olja om man inte vet vad som användes från början, köpte en xtz660 i början av sommaren och behöver toppa upp oljan. Tack!
Jag blandar hej vilt och har inte haft några problem. En gång köpte jag av misstag dieselolja och körde långt på den.Jag är ingen mekaniker eller expert men den här motorn är ju byggd för att klara Dakar så... jag skulle nog rekommendera att du kollar med en riktig mekaniker.
@@aroundonabike5028 Om det funkar för dig så funkar det nog för mig också :) Men lärde mig igår att för att kolla nivån rätt så måste man köra 10-15 minuter så oljan är varm, så kanske inte behövde fyllas än. Var över min. strecket vid kall motor.
@@fieldnote_music det är ju för att oljereservoaren är i tanken så man behöver få upp oljetrycket när man ska kolla. Ta det nästa gång du tankar, det brukar jag göra.
مرحبآ عندي دراجة xtz650 هل تستطيع ان تخبرني ماهية درجة الزيت المناسب لهاذا الدراجة
That's all depending on where you ride. The temperature is what determine which viskosity you should have. I use semi synthetic though.
Hi there! Trying to find sparkpluggkey that works any ide? Dont what to buy one of each thats out there😂😂
😆😆😆 I totally understand your reluctance to buy "one of each". I use the NGK DPR8EA-9.
Merhaba, herşey için teşekkür ederim, buji anahtarı kaç numara ? Ayrıca şase den dolayı bujiyi sökmek çok zor! Siz nasıl grenajı bile dökmeden çalışabiliyorsunuz.
I use the tool from the original tool kit. Any other tool is almost impossible to use unfortunately. I bet you can find one at the nearest Yamaha dealer och perhaps EBay.
@@aroundonabike5028 thank you for your answer
What better Honda 650 or Yamaha 600 to travel and work with malfunctions
Hi Salah! I don't know. I think it's just a matter of taste. I have actually sold my Honda and I'm riding my Ténéré 660 daily. I love it!
@@aroundonabike5028 I wish you good luck. What is the best way to travel? Can you please me?
Great video!
My xtz 660 is using a lot of oil, do you maybe know any solution i could try
Thanks buddy!
My bike uses quite a lot of oil as well. I think they just do that. I have learned to live with it. Sorry not to be able to be more helpful.
@@aroundonabike5028 haha okay good to know someone with the same problem
Thanks for the reply!
@@quintennobbe No worries.
@@aroundonabike5028 how much is quite a lot? Mine is around 0.7L of oil per 1000 km.. But I still love it! Great Channel! Keep it up! Greetings from portugal
I actually have no idea, I never check milage in correspondence with topping up oil. Sorry!
Hi Anders, I presume your garage must be heated. Mine is bloody freezing at this time of the year :)
It's not heated but it's half basement so it never gets really cold. I'd guess it's never below 12° Celsius.
Mmm, I see a Transalp 700. Obligatory like and subscribe from an XLV650 owner.
Hey buddy! I didn't see your comment before as it had ended up in "Likely Spam" for some reason... Thanks anyhow!
How can this be an 1998 3YF. ? Production of 3YF stopped in 1993 and that model had a single oblong headlight. The later 4 series from 1994 onwards had the twin headlight and it's production stopped by 1996.. So much incorrect info of this model of motorcycle on the internet.
I have heard this before... Some people say this, some say that. All I know is that in the registration papers of this bike it clearly says 3YF. If you like I can send you a scan?
@@aroundonabike5028 A better indicator of the model is the frame number !