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30 Jun 2008
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Xtz 660 Tenere '97
Is there anyone else currently running or fixing up an XTZ 660 Tenere in the London area.
I have a 1997 model which is a work in progress....
You can pm me or or detail the work you are doing on here, I'm always keen to acquire as much info as possible about this bike.
I'm preparing to check the crank shaft nut and loctite it on as recommended
Any interest or advice welcome...
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1 Jul 2008
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I have heard of this crank shaft nut problem, but I really don't know where the nut is located. Can you please tell me some more?
I also have a problem with the rear shock. The damping nut has 5 possition. The first time I adjusted it it was OK. The next time I tryed to adjust it, the 5 possitions has gone away. The nut is freely turnig withought the 5 clicks, but the damping adjustment is working fine. Any idea?
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I have a '95, which I guess is the same. It doesn't need much doing to it, and I haven't considered doing the crankshaft nut yet.... should I ?
Not sure whether I can be much help, but if you need me to check anything just ask...
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Tonight I stripped down the bike to investigate the dreaded crankshaft nut and yep it was fully loose and although the tab washer was still peened over it had some damage.
What caused me concern was what seemed to me to be excessive vibration rather than any clanking noise.
It sounds like a total different bike now i've adjusted it - not had chance to have a spin yet plus the weather is doing another good monsoon impression.
I think this link may have been posted already but I found it very helpful
Clanking XTZ660 = loose primary gear nut - ADVrider
I've not done any work on the rear suspension yet other than adjustment, we may have to ask others to chip in at ths point
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Hi all
Removed my waterpump today and had a peek at the "nut", seems to be fine with lockwasher bent over it and no slack found. Should i still remover covers and refit?? with new lockwasher and loctite. or is it ok??. Se pic.
Rgds Chris/sweden
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Chrisvas, I did exactly the same with mine...yes the tab washer was peened over but I was able to find play in the crankshaft nut.
I had no option other than to remove the crankcase cover and replace tab washer and loctite and tighten. I also checked the clutch and other secured tab nuts at the same time, which were all sound luckily.
It was due for an oil change and filter which I do every 2.5 -3,000 miles, so I took advantage of the opportunity to do this as well.
If you decide to progress along this path you will also need a new gasket before replacing the crankcase cover.
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