Yamaha XT660Z on a Long Trip to Magadan / Part 3 - Timing Chain & Valve Clearance Adjustment

In this episode, I will change the timing chain & adjust the valve clearance.
Even that it is still November, I already started the preparation for my Magadan trip. I have to eliminate all possible problems. I believe that this will help me to have a trouble-free trip. Of course, there is no way to predict everything but at least I can try. Everything you do before the trip will help you during the trip!
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[@vstromxt3799]

These videos about preparing your bike to Magadan are the best advertisement for Yamaha ! Yamaha should support you Pavlin. V. Cheers to you

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is! I am good with my old Tenere!

[@CriticalRider]

Very impressive, the condition of the engine internals. I'm really enjoying this series!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you like them!

[@debjyotichakraborty1960]

This man is a skilled mechanic🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@grhmnz4648]

I like this series where we can see a very good mechanic at work. When he started the bike his smile was huge . I never get a lunch like you had when I go to the BMW workshop !

[@motorcycleadventures]

This is how we do the things in Bulgaria! That's why I love it!

[@joyorfan8836]

Very good work but the best is the atmosphere!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree! Great to be back in Bulgaria! The things are so much easier here!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Quality mechanic. Quality machine, proved beyond all doubts. A good way to replace the gasket is:- 1.Cut the heads off 3 or 4 old alien bolts and cut a slot in it. 2. Screw them in evenly spaced around the engine case, leaving some bolt holes free. 3. Put the gasket on over the cut off bolts, which will now hold the gasket in place. Put the engine cover back on, going over the cut off bolt heads this is no problem. Put the proper bolts in the holed you left free. Unwind the cut off bolts using a screwdriver in the slot you cut. Put in the rest of the bolts 10NM! Loving this series on stripping bike. Happy travels

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool! Thanks for watching and commenting again!

[@brucekendall52]

What a great mechanic to go to that you can trust with your life.Wonderful to watch.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, he is great man!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Your philosophy is excellent.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@davekermode3404]

It is gratifying to watch someone work who is an expert in their field. The hand torquing is a good example of that. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, Dave!

[@ruezi12]

unbelievable condition after that kilometers! Great!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Indeed it is!

[@RODLASS-]

Congrats because you have a great mechanic. It seems that he knows his work perfectly and is very friendly👌👌

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely! He is a great mechanic!

[@nenadviljevac]

I want that fantastic mechanic too 👍👍👌👌

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well... some of the pros to live in Bulgaria!

[@11BADV]

Nice to see how well the bike has held up over so many miles! Your dedication to maintenance has paid off Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely! I cannot say any bad word about it.

[@jojocosoro]

Pavlov, you should keep your single Ténéré after buying the new Ténéré in the future. (If you can afford it). That's some piece of a machine you got there.

[@JustAbout862]

Real Bikers,Real Garage,Real Mechanics,And Real Vodka.Well Done Guys

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@karim74]

The date drawn on snow was a nice touch bro.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@cd-tuber]

Also the camera in the stove, very nice

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@Yamalover78]

You have a great mechanic 👍🏻. Nice video.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, Plamen is great!

[@daveydoo3173]

Never thought id find motorcycle service interesting, but with you guys i did, You are all amazing, thank you for a great video.....

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kostapopov384]

To be honest,as a new owner of exact same bike you are helping me a lot.And you are one of the reasons to buy this bike,as a man with a lot of experience and adequate opinion.Just want to say Thank Yoy.Wish you a good health and many years of long ridings!Keep doing your things!God bless!

[@newdayanotherride1500]

Hi Pavlin I love the way you keep your bike well maintained. Taking good care of your bike will never let you down and make your long motor bike trips comfortable which in return you are able to spend more time showing all your viewers the wonderful landscape and places of interest. Thanks and ride safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Everything you do before the trip, will help you during the trip!

[@newdayanotherride1500]

I agree with you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@farizanariffin9677]

You are lucky to have a very good local mechanic, here in kuala lumpur Malaysia I'm having difficulty to find a decent mechanic for diagnosing my aprilia caponord 1200. After four visits to different workshop (including an authorised dealer/services station) my motorcycle still having problems with acceleration..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Sorry to hear that but it is what it is!

[@materna5572]

Bulletproof machine !:) Cheers Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@9ictv2]

Great video Pavlin! I wish my garage visits were so wonderful! What a pleasure!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Everything is pros and cons, Reg. No fancy garages and expensive tools but great skills and happy people here in Bulgaria.

[@The_Mindful_Mototorcyclist]

Great to see the excellent condition of the internal parts after such big miles 👍🏼

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes indeed!

[@paulhartwell8460]

You are lucky to have a great mechanic to work on your bike. Much better than taking it to a large dealer and not knowing that they have done the jobs properly.. Thanks for showing us the preparations you make for a long trip. Best wishes and keep safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, Paul! Thanks for taking the time!

[@fairdinkum9454]

160.000 km…. 🤩👍🏻 That is pretty amazing. Yamaha quality for the win.

[@milenvg]

This video proof the regular maintenance is very important. Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@ricfestarini4533]

Pavlin - This was a great series of videos showing your work on the bike and your mechanic's shop. Very "real life" - and it was a nice window into life in Bulgaria. Much more enjoyable than seeing a KTM showroom :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ric!

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

I love those down-to-earth mechanics, getting the job done without all the big special equipment and being all arrogant about it. This guy (Paco?) showed great attitude, always smiling and friendly and getting it all done without any hick-ups. Way to go! Thanks for sharing the video, it was a pleasure to watch. Although I don't have this motorcycle and dontt need any work on it like this, It was still enjoyable to see the whole process.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Ralph!

[@nickbentley8760]

Thanks Pavlin!I just bought an xt660z I am learning all about it through your channel

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@spikeccx]

Great garage times, we have the bat cave , its under my frends house you enter down a ramp in his garden many many bikes have had surgery down there and rize re born like new !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@Mohammad.Q80]

very good job, your taking a very good care of your bike which's saving you a lot of headache in your short and long distance trips, keep it going my friend.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will, thanks!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

All done and bike is shining again... Tanks one more time Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, Antonio!

[@starcityphoto]

This rebuild series is great.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@satishvasane6812]

@@motorcycleadventures yes please upload more about repairing of bike

[@jojocosoro]

Thanks Pavlin for sharing this series. Wonderful mechanic, I'm really impressed by his skills.. keep it coming Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you like it!

[@charliem5332]

Great mechanic

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@jagadeeprose]

Lovely clean Engine Pavlin. U ve maintained nd used it well all dese kilometres. Just can't wait to watch ur next series, the long ride to Magadan.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you very much!

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Pavlin, I've learned a few more things about motorcycle engines and I'm pretty sure some other viewers too. Your mechanic is very skilled too!! These videos are really great not only for preparing your bike for a trip but also for normal maintenance, well done and thanks for sharing them!! 👍👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@premswarooppaul1109]

Hi. Season's greetings to you and family. Great bike Yamaha Tenere 700. Very talented and skilled mechanic. Best wishes for the road Ahead.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks but the Yamaha is an old XT660Z

[@timwhite3250]

Great job Pavlin and your mechanic is a legend. Love the way he just gets on with stuff. These prep videos have been great. Plus watching your content from Bulgaria just makes me want to visit more. Definitely need to be telling my BMW garage that coffee is not the go anymore, they need to be tuning up to a shot of Vodka. Nice work my friend 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am glad that you enjoyed the videos, Tim!

[@Jessam131]

Very educative video thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-eu8lv8de1x]

Pavlin ,i too have my Yamaha XT660Z.very nice bike

[@motorcycleadventures]

Enjoy it!

[@davidskaggs9914]

We are barely getting this motorcycle in Texas most dealers still don't even have one on the floor. I like to see how easy it is to work on and the quality of Yamaha engine. Thanks for a great video

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, David. Thanks for taking the time!

[@lyubengeorgiev1751]

LOVE this video! And still soooo impressed with the build quality of Yamaha!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@ray8328]

Once again another great episode Pavlin. Very interesting and enjoyable, thanks for sharing your preparation.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@satishvasane6812]

Good inside the engine due to frequently oil change , this is very important to change oil regularly, as well as replace air filter, thanks brother The rotor remover is called as magnet rotor puller in our country. The hand fitted nut bolt is very correct, the torque ranche is very seldomly use all over world

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@transylvanianrider]

Love to see such a reliable bike and i would like to have a super mechanic as Patzo !

[@motorcycleadventures]

It really is!

[@michaelcase8574]

This kid is good!

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@ger13nunyah56]

Ready to roll mate.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@markcrook298]

Great 3 part series Pavlin. Patso is a Magician 🙂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Mark!

[@roninaround6450]

Mr. Yamaha designed and built a great bike!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@thomasszauter3296]

Excellent condition inside your engine,its good for take care about not have to much rpm.......he do a good job for a long time....but i am interestet about the Piston and the pressure at 152.000 km .But if the engine needs no oil ,it ok

[@motorcycleadventures]

The engine is actually on more than 162,000km. It burns some oil, especially if I ride it over 120km/h.

[@WiltshireMan]

Excellent job. Ready for adventure now.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Almost! A few more changes before the real trip.

[@hristonedev5517]

What changes are you going to do on that bike?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not exactly changes, more maintenance. New brush set, new chain slider, small 3 l aluminum petrol can and that's it.

[@andrecanoso149]

I Know you are not a big fan of cleaning the motorcycle, but in this case, you are removing some parts you could just clean some parts of the bike (offside of.the engine of course) and the exhaust pipes to...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well, I am okay with the way it is.

[@andrecanoso149]

@@motorcycleadventures Right I respect your point. I'm a happy CB500X Owner and I do big trips to and your Channel for me is all I need to do the thing I love the most. Thanks you so much. If you travel to Portugal just give me a call.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! Good luck on your future trips, Andre!

[@ahmedemin2987]

I'm in love with this bike because of you Pavlin! 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy to hear that!

[@eziodamico633]

What a massive work!!! Your bike will be newer then ever. Good job! Ciao 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Almost like a new! A few more things needs to be changed.

[@eziodamico633]

@@motorcycleadventuresI understand.... You need to finish the vodka...🤣🤣🤣🤗👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@GuzzizbIm]

Thank you for a very nice episode. A trustworthy, good garage is gold! Greetings to Plamen also. If I go there I will visit and let him check my bike :-)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Our pleasure!

[@jjrider6758]

Another great maintenance/preparation video Pavlin (with more excellent hammer work ! - you would have struggled to remove that stator without one..) - As you say, your engine internals are in very good condition for 160 thousand KMs, partly because of Yamaha quality but mainly because of regular oil changes and most importantly LOW REVS WHEN RIDING ! - My father was a professional mechanic and a life-long motorcyclist. One of the first things he ever taught me about engines was 'The more you rev it, the faster it wears out'.. Looking forward to the next video and I wish you the very best of luck for the Magadan trip, I will definitely be watching !..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, JJ!

[@nunobarrote5322]

You will be doing my long time dream trip, and I really hope ill manage to do it next year, hope you have a great time and ill be watching :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Nuno and good luck on your trip!

[@johnfountain8588]

Once again successfully completed job Very impressed Ride safe

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, John!

[@mrbobolos]

You forgot the mechanics most important part, to pay him😂 Nice job, I wish we had mechanics who would give a day preparing our moto. Usually it takes them 2-3 weeks to do regular maintenance and they don't want to be there to see what they do. I ended up learning and maintaining my own moto myself. I have a f650 gs single so it is easy like your moto!

[@motorcycleadventures]

The calculation of the whole process you can see in the last video.

[@mrbobolos]

@@motorcycleadventures I am kidding 😜

[@aqazi81]

Huge Thumbs up from Pakistan....

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@ianwhunter1]

That fire must have been very warm. You melted all the snow outside!

[@motorcycleadventures]

It was just for a few hours in the morning.

[@adno1965]

Pavlin, you probably never buy a new Yamaha T700, you know why?, your old one is too good and won't break :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

No, I will but it with pleasure when the time comes.

[@prospecial]

looking great, you can put another 160k kilometers on that!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am also curious to see how much more it will go!

[@andriusvirbickas]

Am I the only one who would love to see Pavlin, Dima and Paco (how do you spell his nickname?) on some epic adventure motorcycle adventure trip? 😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

What exactly you would like to see?

[@andriusvirbickas]

@@motorcycleadventures a team of you having fun on some long trip 😁 Well documented ofcourse😁

[@docholliday2364]

Priceless brother.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@stankropiunik2539]

The garage stove is now like a religious grotto, no re-build shall be complete without lighting the stove. And whatever said and done, it shall be may most revered article, as it keeps the fire going for the next adventure.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time again, Stan!

[@mtscott]

I burst out laughing when you showed us the tool kit (hammers). Great video. 😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Michael!

[@Jessam131]

It seems to be very cold there for your Spanish cap, don't forget it when you travel, it will bring good luck to you 🍺

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well... I change the hat this summer. Now I have a new hat from Harhgita, Romania.

[@SamiNami]

DID makes the best chains. Japanese quality. I just bought a new X ring chain for my Kawi.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Solid brand.

[@grayl5514]

Yamaha build quality!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@user-eu8lv8de1x]

Пять озёр водка!Павлин very good!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Отличная!

[@RusCBR1000RAC]

я тоже удивился😂

[@caroldave4037]

Agree with you 100% regular and good oil changes are no 1....I maybe change a little too often but it has proven over many years of riding bike never had engine or gearbox failure ..ps yamaha do it very well though .... atb. dave

[@motorcycleadventures]

There is no such a thing like too often. It will repay in long term.

[@brucekendall52]

That yamaha will do 500K KM easily with you in charge.It shows the quality of parts used in days gone by.Change oil and filters regularly and will last forever.(Think of how old aircraft are eg:747's) Cheers.

[@motorcycleadventures]

We will see. I will do my best to preserve it. Thanks for taking the time, Bruce!

[@stoicwarrior346]

Hi Pavlin, this video is making me want to buy this 2010 XT660R for £3700 (9500km only) but the age is putting me off. You can almost get a 2yr old CB500X for that price. Difficult decision!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@pikimiki3956]

Super exited for your trip to Magadan. All the time i was wondering if you already bean to Magadan or if you plan to go, and now that i see that you are preparing for trip it makes me super exited ;)

[@motorcycleadventures]

So, I predicted what you would like to see! Cool!

[@plamenpanayotov3290]

I've always wanted to do a long trip in asia. Ive only done long trips around Europe so far and always wanted to have a friend like me and travel the world together. If at some point you are planning a group ride, doesnt matter the destination I will be happy to join.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Мерси за поканата, Пламене, но за дълги пътувания по-добре самичък.

[@plamenpanayotov3290]

Така е, но понякога ти се иска да има някой с който да споделиш преживяването. За сега съм правил само соло пътувания в Европа и винаги ми се е искало да има някой като мен готов да кара до където и да било. Преди седмица карах от Лондон до Варна и всички ми казват че съм луд, а аз просто обичам да съм на пътя. Това имам предвид като казвам, че понякога ти се иска да споделиш с някого който да те разбере. Успех при пътуването до Магадан, ще бъде страхотно.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Така е, но в повечето случай ще ти се иска да няма никой, за да може да правиш каквото си пожелаеш. Перфектен вариант няма, поне аз не съм го намерил. Мерси за пожеланието!

[@philippebleau4809]

It sure looks like a loads of fun. Does Pazzo need an apprentice? I am super excited about your trip to Magadan, btw.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes please!

[@visorpp8581]

Staw warm... safe ride brother ❤️🖤❤️

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will, thanks!

[@FoxADV]

The best video from you yet. But maybe its because I ride the same bike (With the same amount of wear on the E09 :) I can see that Plamen is a friendly, talented artisan. I will be sure to pay him a visit in the next year or two. One last thing. What was the condition again?

[@motorcycleadventures]

The condition was perfect!

[@chelmialouest_motorcycle3036]

Like new one ;) ready to travel again, great

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@georgetumino9652]

Great information. Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riderramblings]

So, now you have a "new" bike! 😀

[@motorcycleadventures]

Almost!

[@mazdjepa2346]

В нужное время！Благодарю！Классное видео！

[@motorcycleadventures]

Не защо!

[@mototakahe836]

You were right it is an extractor.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@grahamsmith8122]

I'm guessing a welding face mask and grinding goggles are not required in Poland! Never take a chance with your eyes, without them you cant ride, not even a camel.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Everything is possible here and I am in Bulgaria, not Poland.

[@grahamsmith8122]

@@motorcycleadventures Sorry Pavlin, of course you are! Been a long day....

[@motorcycleadventures]

No worries!

[@transylvanianrider]

Patso is the bulgarian cousin of Chuck Norris, don't need a mask :)) Honestly, i would like to have a mechanic like him !

[@thibaudrouviere6656]

Thank's a lot !!! This bike is a wonder, I have the same as you (white, 2008) and I love it. Just a question, about your K&N air filter : did you change something with the injection systhem when you changed the old paper air filter for the K&N ? A mechanic from Yamaha tells me that I have to do it if I want to put this type of filter wich have a biggest flux of air... thank's again for your videos and the passion !

[@motorcycleadventures]

I have power commander and open exhaust.

[@gorgeoussmile6252]

salam Bro nice job

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks

[@creatamax16]

These are great videos Pavlin thanks for taking the time to make them. Could i just ask, i see you removed the EGR valve completely, i do this on my cars as it just clogs up the manifolds and internals with gunk and also helps improve the performance. Did you have to do anything else or have any engine code issues or was it ok?. Cheers Mike

[@JUNKOPSARO]

very nice condition...tenere power?Russian vodka but where is the rakia!? enjoy t watching!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Rakia was later!

[@user-eu8lv8de1x]

Pavlin very good video!soon Magadan, Vladivostok?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Да, Владивосток тоже будет.

[@user-eu8lv8de1x]

Pavlin Hello.I live in Vladivostok (1988-1995) year,japan sea very beautiful... today here best.

[@1050cc]

Pavlin, have you tried running the bike on that Vodka 🤔😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not yet, but I am sure that it will work!

[@ikrivanov]

Здрасти Павлине, от видеото не разбрах дали сменихте "бананите" с ангреажната верига. Имаше един кадър, на който държеше единия банан. При мен при леко огъване с ръка, в самите банани се откриваха продълговати язви, дълги докъм 2см, които се получават от износване на материала и температурата. Бананите не са от метал, а от някакъв материал, производен на пластмасата, усеща се като плексиглас. Поздрави, Иван

[@motorcycleadventures]

Здрасти Иване, не моите бяха като нови и не съм ги сменял. В твоя случай смяната е задължителна.

[@johne5854]

In view of all the hammer work on the bike you should take a small hammer with you on the trip for good luck. 😄

[@motorcycleadventures]

I can always improvise with a stone.

[@debjyotichakraborty1960]

0:50 I thought you left the camera to burn 😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am not that rich but it was in the heating for a while.

[@scottc3]

Very interesting! Hope you got your camera out of the wood burner in time...😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Just on time!

[@oyunageldim219]

Dude, how many kilometers to be for a chain change ? do I need to change pallets? do the oil pump and the water pump change?

[@Dbassman999]

Great videos. Thx! Does your engine uses oil? Any idea how much?

[@motorcycleadventures]

It use some oil but if I ride it over 110km/h.

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Is it typical for so many parts to wear out after this many miles? Seems like a LOT of things need to be replaced, which questions the durability of the design or the use of inferior metals. I can't imagine the total labor costs in the USA for all the repairs you did in this 4-part series at the standard rate of about $80/hour for these repairs, not to mention parts and down time.

[@motorcycleadventures]

If you consider the mileage that the bike has, 99% of the time trouble free, I will say that the build quality is dam good and the cost is not that high. Luckily I live in Bulgaria where the labor is still very cheap.

[@tirimut]

Дано не ти се налага да го отваряш повече, но такива видеа мога да гледам и да са по 5 часа

[@milenvg]

+1

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ще има още едно. Четкодържател и плъзгач на веригата. Иначе със сериозната работа приключихме.